The South Australian Government’s Hydrogen Jobs Plan power generation project in Whyalla has been granted environmental approval.
Having secured development approvals in August, the project will build 250MW of electrolysers that will provide hydrogen to a 200MW power generation unit, with a storage pipeline for up to 100 tonnes of hydrogen included.
The project will provide power to homes and businesses across the state, by using excess renewable energy generation from wind and solar farms.
Approved under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC), the state government will now have to produce project management plans and an environmental impact offset strategy.
The Office of Hydrogen Power SA (OHPSA), ATCO Australia, and BOC will develop the project, which has received over AUD $402m ($263.8m) in funding. Operations are expected to begin in 2026.
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“This approval is a testament to our commitment to balance renewable energy development with conservation,” said OHPSA CEO, Sam Crafter. “We are proud to take a responsible approach that not only drives employment opportunities and innovation in Whyalla but also safeguards the unique biodiversity in the region.”
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