Western Green Energy Hub: Massive Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Project Proposed in Western Australia
Key Ideas
- Consortium proposes a 70 GW renewable power and green hydrogen facility project in Western Australia.
- The project includes wind turbines, solar PV plants, and electrolysers to produce green hydrogen.
- Construction planned in seven stages over 30 years, aiming to start production in 2032.
- When fully developed, the project could produce up to 3.5 Mt/year of green hydrogen and ammonia for various uses.
A consortium comprising CWP Global, InterContinental Energy, and Mirning Green Energy has submitted an application to the Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia for approval of the Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) project. This massive initiative aims to establish a 70 GW renewable power and green hydrogen production facility in the south-east of Western Australia. The project, scheduled to be built in seven stages over 30 years, will feature 3,000 wind turbines, 35 solar PV plants, and electrolysers for green hydrogen production. The first stage is set to deliver 6 GW of wind and solar power to support the production of 330 kt/year of green hydrogen, with construction potentially commencing in 2029 and initial output expected by 2032. The AUD100bn project plans to generate up to 3.5 Mt/year of green hydrogen and ammonia for local, regional, and international markets. Notably, the consortium has partnered with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to advance the project, highlighting the collaborative efforts to promote sustainable energy solutions.
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