Fortescue Metals Group green hydrogen plant, Australia

30th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Fortescue Metals Group green hydrogen plant, Australia

Name of the Project
Fortescue Metals Group green hydrogen plant.

Location
Bell Bay, in Tasmania, Australia.

Project Owner/s
Iron-ore miner Fortescue Metals Group.

Project Description
Fortescue Metals Group is investigating the development of a green ammonia plant.

The project envisages the construction of a 250 MW plant, with green ammonia production capacity of 250 000 t/y for domestic and international export.

The project has the capacity to be one of the world’s biggest green hydrogen plants, powered entirely by Tasmanian renewable energy.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Fortescue Metals is on track to make a final investment decision on the green ammonia plant, in Bell Bay, Tasmania, by the end of the year.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Fortescue Metals Group, tel +61 8 6218 8888.