The Cook Government in Australia has announced the appointment of Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd as the consultant to design the Clean Energy Training and Research Institute (CETRI) in the Pilbara region. This $22 million state-of-the-art facility aims to be a multi-user training hub and research institute focusing on clean energy industries, including hydrogen production, transportation, and storage. The project is part of the $140 million Pilbara Hydrogen Hub co-funded by the Cook Government and Commonwealth. CETRI will work in collaboration with the Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence to develop a skilled workforce for the net zero transition, supporting the growth of clean energy projects in the region. The design process will involve extensive consultations with industry, training and research sectors, and community groups over the next eight months. The Pilbara Hydrogen Hub is expected to create almost 1000 direct and indirect jobs in the region by mid-2028, contributing to Western Australia's path to decarbonization and clean energy generation.