Project

Western Green Energy Hub

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
Western Green Energy Hub

Intercontinental Energy, CWP Energy Asia and Mirning Green Energy are proposing a hybrid solar, wind and hydrogen plant located across the Dundas Shire and the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. 

The project would:

  • comprise 25 million solar panel modules and 3,000 wind turbines, and
  • have the capacity to produce 50 GW of energy over 15,000 square kilometres with a yearly output of up to 3.5 million tonnes of hydrogen or 20 million tonnes of ammonia.

Financing

The final investment decision on the project is expected to take place post 2028.

Procurement

Procurement note:

The proponents intend to deliver the project in partnership with local Mirning indigenous land owners.

PROJECT HISTORY

Jul 2021 A consortium of Intercontinental Energy, CWP Energy Asia and Mirning Green Energy announced their project proposal.
Jul 2023 The Western Green Energy Hub and the Korea Electric Power Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding towards the development of the project.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
Western Australia |
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