Alinta to close power station, coal mine in oversupplied South Australia

Unlisted energy provider Alinta Energy this week announced that its Port Augusta power stations and the Leigh Creek coal mine, in South Australia, would not operate beyond March 2018, and could close as early as March next year. “Our decision to close the business has been made at the conclusion of a detailed strategic review during which we have consulted extensively and investigated a range of options with key stakeholders over recent months, including the South Australian government,” Alinta CEO Jeff Dimery said.