The Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH) project, a $55 billion initiative in Western Australia's Pilbara region, has been granted major project status by the federal government to streamline its approvals process. This project aims to deploy 26 GW of solar and wind capacity to generate renewable hydrogen and green ammonia for both local consumption and export markets. The AREH project, led by bp, is part of a larger effort to support Australia's renewable energy targets and economic growth. Additionally, two other projects, the Murchison green hydrogen and NiWest nickel cobalt developments, have also received major project status. The Murchison project, focused on green hydrogen production, is expected to create 2 million tonnes of green ammonia annually, while the NiWest project aims to produce nickel and cobalt for electric vehicle batteries. These projects are anticipated to create thousands of jobs, supporting both the local economy and Australia's renewable energy goals.