25 October 2026

Australia's Snowy Hydro project cost blows out to estimated $18 billion

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SYDNEY, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Australia's Snowy Hydro hydropower expansion project could cost as much as A$25 billion ($18 billion), around 12 times its original estimate, and it may not be completed ...

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