Boolathana Project
Boolathana Project
The project proponent is in the early concept design stage of a renewables-based hydrogen and ammonia project development in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
| Main proponents:
Gascoyne Green Energy |
Main end-use classification:
Hydrogen/ammonia production |
Status:
Under development – early concept design stage
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Estimated cost:
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| Other involvement:
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Production details:
To be advised |
Location:
Western Australia, Australia |
Announced funding:
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Project description
The project proponent is exploring options for the development of a large-scale renewables-based hydrogen and ammonia project located at Boolathana Station (on the Boolathana 148,000-hectare pastoral lease) in the coastal Gascoyne region of Western Australia (about 15 kilometres from the town of Carnarvon).
Renewables generation would be through a combination of solar and wind resources; at the present early concept design stage, this is perceived to be one-third solar and two-thirds wind. Stage 1 is envisaged as having a combined maximum generating capacity in the range 1-4 GW.
The ‘upstream’ solar and wind energy would be used to power downstream processing facilities to produce commodities such as renewables-based hydrogen and ammonia for export. Other potential products, including green steel and green salt, are also being investigated.
The project is progressing technical studies (including early engineering design) as well as land, environmental and heritage surveys, etc.
Development planning activities also include discussions with traditional owners, local stakeholders and state government planning authorities to progress development approvals pathways. The project proponent has advised that traditional owners have provided consent for the next phase of project development.
Reviewed (reviewed by the project proponent): September 2024