Oakajee, Mid West well-placed to export green hydrogen and ammonia to Europe, according to new study
The State Government says the Mid West is well-placed to export green hydrogen and ammonia to Europe, following the results of a recent study.
The Trilateral Hydrogen Hub Feasibility Study was held by the State Government, Mid West Ports, the Netherlands' Port of Rotterdam, and Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.
It investigated if there was the capacity to deliver a clean energy supply chain between the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area and Germany.
Oakajee has long been touted as a green energy project but has yet to start any operations, with the access road the only development so far.
However, Blue Diamond Australia has lodged a development application to create green ammonia at the site, with the development application stating it hoped for the facility to be operational by late 2025.
According to the study, Oakajee had a 'clear comparative advantage' in production of renewables due to abundant land and renewable electricity potential.
It said green ammonia could be feasible through a single point mooring solution, while large scale renewable electricity generation could produce millions of tonnes of hydrogen.
The State Government has committed $1b towards strategic industrial areas across the State, with $60m put towards Oakajee October last year.
Mid West Minister Jackie Jarvis said supporting renewable energy projects was important.
'We want to keep WA's economy the strongest in the nation, including by diversifying our economy and making more things here,' she said.
'This study demonstrates the critical role WA could play as a clean energy exporter if we can work with industry and build on our experience as a globally recognised energy exporter that can deliver major projects.
'By activating industrial areas and streamlining approvals, we will ensure WA is well-placed to become a world leader in green hydrogen exports.'
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