Testing at Hunter GT (a.k.a. Kurri Kurri) might commence again this weekend
We take a quick look at Kurri Kurri peaker and see that the testing might commence again tomorrow (Saturday 18th July 2026).
Hunter Power Project (Kurri Kurri)
Hunter GT gets another test run, across both units … but perhaps on gas, before diesel testing this coming Friday?
Some ez2view alerts triggered last Friday (3rd July 2026) and last night (6th July 2026) to signal that Hunter GT gained a test run ... but Snowy Hydro media says testing on diesel starts this Friday (10th July 2026).
Hunter GT (a.k.a. Kurri Kurri) now not expected till 1st September 2026
The expected operations date for both units at Hunter GT has been pushed back until 1st September 2026.
More delays in the commissioning process for the Hunter GT (a.k.a Kurri Kurri)
Todays article in the AFR by Angela MacDonald-Smith prompts an updated look at Kurri Kurri GT.
Both units at Hunter GT get a test run
It’s Wednesday 27th May 2026 and this is a short note to record that both units at the much-delayed Hunter GT (a.k.a. Kurri Kurri Peaker) have gained a test run in the past couple days.
A sorry chronology of the Hunter Power Station by Ted Woodley
Former energy executive Ted Woodley has compiled a chronological record of the Hunter Power Station, charting a project defined by policy inconsistencies, shifting justifications, delays, and cost escalations.
Almost two months without output at Hunter Power Station, and another tiny slip in the operational date
With neither unit at the Hunter (formerly Kurri Kurri) Power Station having produced any output since early March, we provide a quick update about the commissioning/testing phase of the station.
More delays in operational date for Hunter GT (i.e. the old Kurri Kurri)
One of our keen readers (and ez2view users) has flagged this to us – so we thought we’d post this short note using ez2view to look at delays at the Kurri Kurri peaker (HUNTER GT).
Commencement of (testing) operations at Hunter (Kurri Kurri) GT in NSW
We saw first output from the HUNTER1 unit (the first of two at Snowy Hydro's new peaker) on Sunday 27th July 2025. So we're looking a little further, in this article.