The Western Australian Government has announced that three green hydrogen and ammonia projects are to receive Lead Agency Services from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
The three green hydrogen and ammonia projects in question are Province Resources’ HyEnergy Project, the Murchison Hydrogen Renewables project and InterContinental Energy’s Western Green Energy Hub project.
Province Resources’ HyEnergy Project, near Carnarvon, will create 8 gigawatts of renewable wind and solar power, enough to produce 550,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year.
The project is expected to generate up to 4,000 jobs over the course of three years of construction and 1,500 employment over the course of more than 50 years of operation.
The Murchison Hydrogen Renewables project will generate 5.2 gigawatts of electricity from wind turbines and solar panels, which will be used to fuel the manufacture of hydrogen that will be turned into 2 million tonnes of green ammonia per year.
The project, which is located 156 kilometers north of Geraldton, is expected to provide 1,000 to 1,250 employment during construction and 250 to 300 jobs during operations.
The Western Green Energy Hub project of InterContinental Energy is located north-northeast of Eucla. Over a 15-year period, infrastructure will be created to generate up to 50 gigawatts of hybrid wind and solar power, which will be used to produce up to 3.5 million tonnes of hydrogen or 20 million tonnes of green ammonia per year.
Thousands of jobs are expected to be created as a result of the project’s construction and operation.
Hydrogen Industry Minister Alannah MacTiernan noted that projects were assessed for Lead Agency Services based on a number of factors, including level of complexity, potential impacts and significance to the State.
“The HyEnergy, Murchison Hydrogen Renewables, and Western Green Energy Hub projects all have a significant role to play in Western Australia’s clean energy future,” the Minister stated.
“Access to Lead Agency Services will help ensure these projects are delivered on time, on budget and on target.
“The McGowan Government has committed $160 million to making sure Western Australia reaches it potential and becomes a global supplier of renewable hydrogen.”
