| Project Detail |
APA and WesCEF are undertaking a feasibility study to assess the viability of large-scale production and transportation of renewable hydrogen to WesCEF’s ammonia production facilities at the Kwinana Industrial Area south of Perth, via the southern section of APA’s existing Parmelia Gas Pipeline (PGP).
Need
The study builds upon the completion of a pre-feasibility study by the Project Partners in 2023. This feasibility study will test the viability of producing and transporting hydrogen using existing pipeline infrastructure from a large-scale hydrogen production facility.
The project offers the opportunity to deliver cost-effective large scale green hydrogen to Kwinana – a land-constrained established industrial precinct – and creates optionality for hydrogen use in industry decarbonisation and growth.
Action
The Project focuses on the production of green hydrogen via electrolysis using variable renewable energy (VRE). The feasibility study for the project will assess technical, commercial and strategic viability of the Project by:
Identifying a project configuration based on preferred variable renewable energy sites and Hydrogen Production Facility (HPF) locations, as well as water supply and wastewater discharge options. This includes an assessment of scale potential, land tenure / approvals risk, design and technology constraints, cost factors, etc.
Evaluating additional offtake opportunities for hydrogen output of the project that can be utilised in the Kwinana Industrial Area in order to optimise the sizing of the HPF and VRE sites and provide maximum benefit to the area.
Identifying and conducting early engagement with relevant stakeholders in relation to land tenure, regulatory and approvals pathway and developing mitigation strategies for outstanding risks. |
