Fortescue has started construction on its Nullagine wind project in the Pilbara, Western Australia, the iron ore giant’s first wind project and a milestone in the company’s plan to reach its Real Zero target.
The project marks a new phase for Fortescue and its plans to develop a broader portfolio of wind capacity to be rolled out this decade.
Fortescue plans to deploy two to three gigawatts of renewable energy generation and battery storage by 2030, including a portfolio of wind and solar projects across the Pilbara.
The Nullagine wind project will see 17 wind turbines installed and will be capable of generating 133MW of power.
The turbines will use the self-erecting tower technology developed by Nabrawind that Fortescue acquired in 2025.
The turbines are designed for low-wind environments and engineered to withstand extreme weather, including cyclones.
Envision Energy will subcontract Nabrawind to integrate its Nabralift self-erecting tower system, delivering a hub height of 188 metres – setting a new global benchmark for onshore wind and unlocking significantly higher energy yield.
Fortescue Metals and Operations CEO Dino Otranto said: “Delivering Real Zero requires replacing diesel and gas with reliable, industrial-scale renewable energy.
“Wind – alongside solar and batteries – provides the dependable, low-cost power we need to electrify our haul trucks, drills, processing plants and rail across the Pilbara.
“The Nullagine Wind Project will feed directly into Pilbara Energy Connect, strengthening supply by balancing daytime solar with strong night-time and seasonal wind generation.”
Fortescue is also building its 190MW Cloudbreak solar farm as part of its efforts to eliminate emissions across its Australian iron ore operations.