Name of the Project
Eyre Peninsula Gateway hydrogen project.
Location
Whyalla regional city, South Australia.
Project Owner/s
H2U.
Project Description
The project will involve the installation of the biggest green ammonia plant in the world.
The initial commercial-scale demonstrator stage will integrate a 75 MW electrolysis plant and a 120 t/d ammonia production facility, with a total production capacity of up to 40 000 t/y of green ammonia.
The project will later be expanded through the export stage, which will entail the construction of an industrial-scale facility with a total production capacity of up to 2 400 t/d of green ammonia, designed to drive further exports of green ammonia.
The new plant will be powered by 100% solar- and wind-generated electricity from wind and solar farms in the region, which will provide the electrolyser with the power it needs to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. Once nitrogen is added to the process, the outcome is green ammonia.
The green ammonia plant will also feature two 16 MW open-cycle hydrogen gas turbines. They will provide power generation for the grid when wind and solar output are low.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
A$240-million has been allocated to the demonstrator phase.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is targeted for completion in late 2022.
Latest Developments
Having completed the feasibility, site selection and preliminary planning activities with support from the South Australia state government grant, the project is now progressing to implementation with the front-end engineering and design study.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
H2U, email info@hydrogenutility.com.