Chichester solar gas hybrid project, Australia
Name of the Project
Chichester solar gas hybrid project.
Location
Pilbara, Western Australia.
Project Owner/s
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG)
Project Description
The aim of the project is for 100% of daytime stationary energy requirements at FMG’s Chichester Hub iron-ore operations, which comprises FMG’s Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak mining operations, to be powered by renewable energy.
The project includes the construction of a 60 MW solar photovoltaic generation facility and a 60 km transmission line linking the Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak operations with Alinta Energy’s Newman gas-fired power station.
A 35 MW battery facility will also be built.
The project is expected to displace about 100-million tonnes a year of diesel used in the existing Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak power stations.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed in mid-2021.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
FMG, tel +61 8 6218 8888 or email fmgl@fmgl.com.au.
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