Name of the Project
Bristol Springs hydrogen project.

Location
About 120 km from Perth, in south-west Western Australia.

Project Owner/s
Frontier Energy.

Project Description
A prefeasibility study (PFS) completed on the Bristol Springs hydrogen project in August 2022, has shown the project’s potential to be an early mover, low-cost green hydrogen producer.

The power to produce green hydrogen will be sourced from the company’s Stage 1 114 MW solar farm, powering a 36.6MW alkaline electrolyser that is expected to produce 4.4-million kilograms a year of green hydrogen.

The project is expected to operate for about 25 years.

An expansion study will assess the long-term growth potential at the project. This will also outline the company’s long term road map through the various stages of hydrogen production.

Frontier also plans to develop a phasing plan for the staged build-out to 150 MW of electrolyser capacity. This will be accomplished by developing the relevant technical and commercial deliverables.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The Stage 1 solar farm will require an investment of $166.3-million, while the cost of the alkaline electrolyser is estimated at $69.9-million.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Frontier expects to start project financing discussions later this year.

Preliminary discussions have indicated that debt financing of between 60% to 80% is achievable. Additional funding through government grants and incentives is also possible.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Xodus Group (PFS).

Contact Details for Project Information
Frontier Energy, tel +61 8 9200 3428 or email info@frontierhe.com.