Massive Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Project Proposed in Western Australia
Key Ideas
- A consortium in Western Australia has proposed the Western Green Energy Hub, a project aiming to produce 70 GW of renewable power and green hydrogen.
- The project involves the construction of wind turbines, solar PV plants, and electrolysers to produce 330 kt/year of green hydrogen in its first stage.
- If approved, the AUD100bn project could potentially generate up to 3.5 Mt/year of green hydrogen for various uses, including ammonia production.
- Collaboration agreements have been made with Korea Electric Power Corporation, indicating international interest and support for the project.
A consortium comprising CWP Global, InterContinental Energy, and Mirning Green Energy has put forth a proposal for the Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) in Western Australia. The project aims to establish a massive renewable energy and green hydrogen production facility, with a capacity of 70 GW. This ambitious project would involve the installation of 3,000 wind turbines and 35 solar PV plants spread across 2.9 million hectares. The first stage of the project, expected to begin in 2029, would focus on generating 6 GW of wind and solar PV power to fuel electrolysers producing 330 kt/year of green hydrogen. The proponents anticipate the commencement of production by 2032. Once fully operational, the WGEH could yield up to 3.5 Mt/year of green hydrogen and ammonia, catering to local, regional, and international markets. Notably, a collaboration agreement has been established with Korea Electric Power Corporation, underscoring global cooperation and interest in the initiative.