- Cook Government enters exclusive negotiations with renewable
energy proponent at Narngulu Industrial Estate in Geraldton
- First green ammonia plant to be built in Western
Australia
- International investors are attracted to the Mid-West region's
vast renewable energy potential, generating jobs and economic prosperity for
Western Australia
In a first for Western
Australia, the Cook Government has commenced an exclusive negotiation period
with a major South Korean renewable energy consortium, to establish a green
ammonia plant near Geraldton.
Progressive Green Solutions, in partnership
with Samsung C&T and KOMIPO (Korean Midland Power Co), are proposing to
build a plant on two lots, at DevelopmentWA's Narngulu Industrial Estate.
The facility is expected to produce up to 1 million tonnes
of green ammonia per annum using renewable hydrogen.
It is expected to help support the decarbonisation of power
generation assets in South Korea, with first shipments expected in 2027.
The Cook Government, through DevelopmentWA, brokered a land
use solution to accommodate the project at Narngulu Industrial Estate paving
the way for a new renewable energy cluster in Geraldton to complement the
planned hydrogen hub at Oakajee.
Located 12-kilometres southeast of Geraldton, Narngulu
Industrial Estate is an important general industrial precinct for Geraldton and
the Mid-West region.
Comments
attributed to Lands Minister John Carey:
"Our Government is committed to de-constraining land for
WA's renewable energy sector in the Mid-West region and across the State to
deliver new jobs and diversify our economy.
"The strategic location of Narngulu has attracted local and
foreign investors who are looking to utilise its proximity to key industrial
areas and transport links including Geraldton's port.
"Through strategic planning, we've been able to attract
interest in our regions through making industrial land available to build
businesses for the future.
"The work being done by our Government, through the
Industrial Lands Authority, ensures we are ready to meet that demand."
Comments attributed to Energy Minister Bill Johnston:
"Western Australia is perfectly positioned to provide the land,
infrastructure and skills required to develop large scale renewable hydrogen
and green ammonia projects.
"With its exceptional renewable energy resources, the Mid-West is
attracting significant global interest and investments from markets such as
South Korea, Japan and Europe, seeking to support the decarbonisation of their
economies.
"Projects such as this are also expected to unlock significant local
manufacturing and jobs in the Mid-West."
Comments attributed to Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton:
"The interest from
international proponents in establishing renewable energy projects in Geraldton validates the renewable
potential of the Mid-West region and highlights Western Australia's exciting
role assisting with global decarbonisation.
"We look forward to growth in the renewables sector across
Western Australia leading towards a better, decarbonised future."
