Plans to power its Glad stone smelters and refineries with new renewable energy of Reo Tinto, which could lead to the closure of Queensland's largest coal-fired power station, the Glad stone Power Station, by March 2029. This plan aligns with the expiry of the current electricity supply contract and is supported by nearly half of the new wind and solar capacity being built in the state.

  Rio Tinto plans to power its Glad stone smelters and refineries with new renewable energy, which could lead to the closure of Queensland's largest coal-fired power station, the Glad stone Power Station, by March 2029.
  This plan aligns with the expiry of the current electricity supply contract and is supported by nearly half of the new wind and solar capacity being built in the state. 
Glad stone Power Station: -
The station is Queensland's biggest coal generator and is co-owned by Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto has announced the station could close as early as March 31, 2029.
Renewable energy source:-
 The renewable energy for the smelters will come from a diverse portfolio of new wind and solar projects, including wind energy from the Bungaban wind project and solar energy from the Upper Calliope solar farm.
Timeline: -
The closure date is set to align with the end of the existing electricity supply contract between the power station and the Boyne aluminum smelter.
Impact:-
 The move is a step toward Rio Tinto's climate change targets and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the power plant. However, it raises concerns about future investment in Queensland's clean energy supply and the potential impact on jobs. 

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