The State Government has identified four priority corridors for the development of new common use transmission infrastructure in the Pilbara. As part of the Expression of Interest process launched at the Pilbara Roundtable on 13 September, project proponents within these corridors were invited to apply for Priority Project status as part of the Pilbara Energy Transmission (PET) Plan.
The Chichester Range Corridor is one of the four identified priority corridors. This Corridor will connect the Maitland Strategic Industrial Area (SIA) with the high-quality wind zone to its south, connecting industry in the area to renewable energy generation.
The Pilbara Energy Transition (PET) Plan
The PET Plan will accelerate decarbonisation by encouraging more common-use transmission infrastructure in the Pilbara and unlocking the best renewable resources in the region. The plan is a crucial component of delivering the State Government’s commitment to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Transmission infrastructure is critical for connecting renewable energy to where the demand for electricity is located. Common-use infrastructure in the Pilbara will enable access to diverse renewable energy sources, supporting energy security and reliability and reducing the impact of industry on the environment.
Priority Projects
Priority common-use transmission projects will be identified under the PET Plan. Designated Priority Projects will receive a State Government recommendation to be considered for concessional financing from WA's allocation of up to $3 billion under the Australian Government's Rewiring the Nation program, administered by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
