The Australian Federal Government and Western Australian State Government have finalized a A$140 million agreement to build a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara, according to Bloomberg, citing a joint statement by the two governments. A$70 million is coming from each government.
The project is expected to produce enough hydrogen to decarbonize existing ammonia production on the Burrup Peninsula. A planned pipeline could enable hydrogen production of around 492,000 mt/y.
The investment will help build infrastructure to support hydrogen exports and renewable energy production, as well as fund activities for a Clean Energy Training and Research Institute.
Construction on a road and intersection will start this year. The hub is expected to become operational in mid-2028.