New South Wales has secured an $83 million (US$64 million) gas-hydrogen hybrid power station, Tallawarra B, following the planned closure of the Liddell coal-fired power plant in 2023. The closure of Liddell was announced in 2019 and will see the exit of 1,680 MW of reliable energy from the power grid, which forced the NSW government to scramble for alternative sources of power and set a target of 1,000 MW to replace the loss in energy capacity partially. EnergyAustralia’s Tallawarra B will contribute 316 MW of capacity to the National Electricity Market, playing a crucial role in Liddell’s replacement. NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the project was essential in providing dispatchable energy and supporting the industry and jobs. “Delivering enough electricity to power around 150,000 homes at times of peak demand, the project is expected to deliver a $300 million boost to the economy and support about 250 jobs …