Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, has released a statement in response to claims that Yallourn Power Station may extend its operations beyond 2028.
The Victorian Government said that in an article published on the evening of 18 March 2025, The Australian has falsely claimed that EnergyAustralia, the Victorian Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) have held talks about extending the operations of Yallourn Power Station beyond 2028.
The State Government said that DEECA, AEMO and EnergyAustralia have confirmed that the 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.
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.
