Fortescue has inaugurated a liquid hydrogen plant at its Christmas Creek mine site in Western Australia's Pilbara region as part of the $50m Green Metal Project. The plant, designed by Fabrum, has a capacity of around 350kg of liquid hydrogen per day and will power Fortescue's prototype mining equipment, including a hydrogen-powered haul truck. Hydrogen for the plant is produced by a 530kg per day electrolyser plant on-site, with excess hydrogen used to refuel fuel cell-powered coaches. The plant marks a step towards producing over 1,500 tonnes of green metal per year, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in iron and steel production. Despite job cuts and delays in hydrogen production targets, Fortescue remains dedicated to advancing green hydrogen technology for a sustainable future. The project has received praise from key figures like CEO Dino Otranto and WA Premier Roger Cook, emphasizing the potential for Australia to become a global leader in clean energy production and green metal export.