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Sulphur Dioxide Management
While coal mined in Anglesea has a high quality heat value when compared to other brown coals used to produce electricity in Victoria, it contains a higher level of sulphur (around 3%).
When burnt, this coal creates sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Alcoa Anglesea has been working with the EPA and members of the local community to understand and improve the management of SO2 emissions for several years.
The reason for this ongoing work is to improve the overall management of SO2 emissions from the power station and ensure compliance with State Environment Protection Policy (SEPP Ambient Air Quality) and EPA guidelines.
As part of the commitments made in the Environment Improvement Plan, Alcoa Anglesea has thoroughly reviewed over 25 options for the improved management of SO2 emissions.
The project is the highest priority environmental initiative for the power station at present. Alcoa has also commissioned extensive environmental and health studies to ensure that our Anglesea operation is safe for both our employees and our neighbouring communities. Our values will not allow us to operate any other way.
Evaluating individual long-term options for improved SO2 management requires careful balancing of the expected environmental, social and economic implications for both the Anglesea community and Alcoa’s Anglesea and Point Henry operations.
In 2008, a reinvigorated community consultation process began to encourage interested people to participate in this project. This consultation continues with a variety of different communication tools providing regular updates on the station’s performance and progress made with the SO2 management.
Regular updates on the project are also provided via this section of the website. In addition, Alcoa Anglesea's environmental performance on a range of topics, including SO2, can be reviewed at Environment Reporting.
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Air Quality Control System
Learn how the Air Quality Control System is helping Alcoa Anglesea improve the management of sulphur dioxide
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Get the facts!
Read this fact sheet to learn more about the Sulphur Dioxide Management Project
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