GE Vernova to Power Whyalla Station with 100% Renewable Hydrogen in South Australia
Key Ideas
- GE Vernova's LM6000 gas turbine to run on 100% renewable hydrogen at Whyalla power station in South Australia.
- ATCO Australia orders four LM6000VELOX units for commissioning in early 2026.
- Renewable hydrogen from surplus energy of wind and solar farms to enable CO2-free energy production.
- Project part of South Australian government's Hydrogen Jobs Plan to provide 200 MW capacity and stabilize the state's electricity grid.
GE Vernova has announced that the LM6000 gas turbine at the Whyalla power station in South Australia will run on 100% renewable hydrogen. The company has secured an order from ATCO Australia for four LM6000VELOX units, set to be commissioned in early 2026. The power station will utilize renewable hydrogen generated from excess energy produced by large-scale wind and solar farms, facilitating CO2-free energy production. This initiative is aligned with the South Australian government's Hydrogen Jobs Plan, aiming to enhance the state's energy sector. The plant is expected to deliver 200 MW of capacity, playing a crucial role in stabilizing the state's electricity grid, especially during periods of low renewable energy availability.