NSW's First Large-Scale Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production Facility Receives Green Light
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- The Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia (GEGHA) project in Moree, NSW, is set to become the state's first large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facility, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
- By using solar energy to power electrolysers, the project will produce up to 16 tonnes of green ammonia per day, benefiting local farmers by reducing CO2 emissions by up to 17,000 tonnes annually over the next 20 years.
- The NSW Government is investing $35.8 million in the project as part of the NSW Hydrogen Hubs Initiative, with construction expected to begin in October 2022 and the first stage to be completed by early 2026.
- GEGHA is a collaboration between New Zealand's Hiringa Energy and Sundown Pastoral Company and is part of the NSW Government's efforts to reach a green hydrogen production capacity target of 700 megawatts by 2030.
A landmark project in Moree, NSW, known as the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia (GEGHA) project, has received approval to proceed towards detailed design and procurement. This project is significant as it will establish the state's inaugural large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facility. By harnessing solar energy to operate 15 MW electrolysers, the project will convert rainwater into hydrogen and oxygen, yielding up to 16 tonnes of green ammonia daily. The produced ammonia will be utilized to create fertilizer for Sundown Pastoral Company's Keytah farm and other agricultural properties in New England, fostering sustainable practices in a 65,000-acre farming operation. Over the course of 20 years, GEGHA is projected to curtail regional farmers' CO2 emissions by 17,000 tonnes yearly, equivalent to powering over 2,000 households. This initiative will pave the way for NSW's first comprehensive hydrogen production hub, revolutionizing local fertilizer manufacturing and consumption while advancing the state's presence in the green hydrogen sector. With the NSW Government allotting $35.8 million to support the project through the NSW Hydrogen Hubs Initiative, the construction is slated to commence in October, starting with solar panel installation and subsequent establishment of the hydrogen and ammonia plant by early 2026. Spearheaded by Hiringa Energy from New Zealand and Sundown Pastoral Company, GEGHA embodies a strategic partnership driving sustainable development and innovation. The project aligns with the NSW Government's overarching objective of achieving a green hydrogen production capacity of 700 megawatts by 2030, contributing to the state's transition towards cleaner energy sources.
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