Name of the Project
Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH).
Location
Far south-east of Western Australia’s Goldfields region.
Project Owner/s
WGEH, comprising InterContinental Energy (46%), CWP Global (44%) and Mirning Green Energy (10%), a dedicated commercial entity of the Mirning Traditional Lands Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC.
Project Description
The ultrascale renewable-energy project will generate an estimated 50 GW of electricity through upstream combined solar and wind facilities.
The project will be built in phases and cover 15 000 km2, and about 3 000 wind turbines and 25-million solar panel modules.
This will allow for the production of more than 3.5-million tonnes of green hydrogen a year, for use in power generation, shipping fuel, minerals processing and manufacturing.
Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create thousands of jobs.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
A final investment decision is expected in 2027. Project construction is expected to span about 20 years.
Latest Developments
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the WGEH and Korea Electric Power Corporation regarding the development of the hub in July 2023.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
InterContinental Energy, tel +65 6853 8553 and email info@intercontinentalenergy.com.