The Yallourn Power Station closure date has been confirmed, with the facility to shut down in 2028 as planned, with Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, releasing a statement to reject a claim made that it may extend its operations.
The Victorian Government said that in an article published on the evening of 18 March 2025, The Australian falsely claimed that EnergyAustralia, the Victorian Department of Energy, the Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) have held talks about extending the operations of Yallourn Power Station.
The State Government said that DEECA, AEMO and EnergyAustralia have confirmed that these claims are wrong, and that the three agencies also confirm that no such discussions have occurred and nor have there been “rolling talks”.
AEMO said that it has not advised the Victorian Government that Yallourn would need to be extended beyond 2028, as claimed in The Australian.
EnergyAustralia also publicly confirmed the closure of the Yallourn power station by 2028 as part of its commitment to net zero by 2050.
The Victorian Government also said that before publication, EnergyAustralia confirmed to The Australian that the plant would close in 2028, and that The Australian did not contact the Victorian Government for comment prior to publication.
