History and operations
Vales Point Power Station was built in two stages to meet NSW’s growing electricity demand. Vales Point ‘A’ Station construction began in 1959, with power generation starting in 1963. By 1966, it was the largest power station in NSW, supplying 45% of the state’s electricity. It was decommissioned in 1989 and fully demolished in 2014.
Vales Point ‘B’ Station followed, with two 660MW steam turbines commissioned in 1978 and 1979. At the time, its combined 2,195MW capacity made it the largest power station in Australia. The site was chosen for its proximity to coal reserves, cooling water, and a skilled workforce.
Vales Point Power Station originally received coal via conveyor from three nearby mines and now sources coal from Chain Valley Colliery and other NSW mines. Part of its coal supply is co-fired with biomass to incorporate renewable fuel.
Over the years, the station has undergone upgrades to enhance efficiency and environmental performance. Its three towering concrete stacks, with the tallest at 178 meters, remain prominent landmarks and serve as navigation aids on Lake Macquarie.
Vales Point actively supports the local community through donations, event sponsorships, volunteering, and by providing open space for community use.
Environmental Monitoring Data
All Delta Electricity facilities comply with the environmental protection legislation in NSW
Powering Australia with Responsibility and Sustainability
As a major energy supplier to the Australian National Electricity Market, Vales Point is committed to the efficient, safe, and reliable production of electricity for industries and communities.
We recognise our responsibility to minimise environmental impacts and are dedicated to high environmental standards and strict compliance with regulations. Through innovation and sustainable practices, we strive to balance energy production with environmental stewardship for a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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Delta and Samsung have announced a partnering agreement to develop a large scale battery project on the site of the Vales Point Power Station.
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Fresh water is an essential resource for the generation of electricity. It is used for the production of high purity steam, condensate cooling, supply of domestic water and miscellaneous operations including dust suppression.
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Coal combustion products (CCPs) like fly ash, furnace bottom ash and cenospheres are solid by-products of coal fuelled electricity.
Learn how Delta recycles ash and how we continue to look for further opportunities for reuse.
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Detailed annual reports for Delta's power station emissions are available on the NPI website.
To view all Delta's emission reports, go to the NPI website, select ‘browse latest data by Company’ and enter Delta.
Sustainability
Reducing greenhouse emissions at Vales Point by up to 20,000 tonnes each year by co-firing quantities of renewable biomass fuels with coal.