Follow us:
Subscribe to our newsletter

logo

  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Resources
  • Projects
  • Products and Services
  • Events
  • Online Magazine
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Home
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Resources
  • Projects
  • Products
  • Events
  • Online Magazine
  • Advertise
  • Contact

Woodside to bring large-scale solar to the Burrup

02 Jun, 2021
11
Woodside to bring large-scale solar to the Burrup
Woodside’s proposal for large-scale solar to the Burrup. Image courtesy of Woodside.

Woodside is investigating the supply of approximately 50 megawatts of solar energy to the Woodside-operated Pluto LNG facility on Western Australia’s Burrup Peninsula.

The solar power would be supplied from the proposed Woodside Power Project, which could comprise more than 210,000 solar panels, making it one of the largest solar projects in Western Australia.

Woodside has undertaken a range of environmental, geotechnical and engineering studies and is progressing key stakeholder consultations ahead of seeking regulatory approvals for the power project.

Woodside Acting CEO, Meg O’Neill, said Western Australia is uniquely placed to capitalise on the state’s renewable energy resources and the willingness of industry, government and other key stakeholders to cooperate on new energy opportunities.

“Woodside’s vision is for large-scale supply of renewable energy to existing and future industry on the Burrup Peninsula,” Ms O’Neill said.

“We are lucky to have access to abundant natural resources, safe and reliable energy operations and both industry and government that are motivated to drive sustainable energy outcomes.”

Last week, Woodside and Perdaman also announced their intentions to evaluate the supply of a further 50 megawatts of solar power from the Woodside Power Project to Perdaman’s proposed urea facility.

Perdaman estimates incorporating solar power would reduce their fuel gas consumption by approximately 50 per cent while reducing emissions by at least 200,000 tonnes of CO2-equivalent per year [1], over 20 years.

The initiative would also allow Perdaman to increase the production of ammonia, which produces zero emissions at the point of use.

Perdaman Chairman, Vikas Rambal, said the initiative is in line with the company’s commitments to greenhouse gas management and carbon neutrality by 2050.

“This exciting initiative with Woodside will further enhance the manufacturing of blue ammonia for supply to the Asian market and help position Western Australia as a first mover in implementing renewable energy in a world-scale downstream industry,” Mr Rambal said.

“We look forward to working with Woodside on our shared objectives for a lower carbon future.”

[1] Subject to final design and observed gas turbine efficiencies.

Related Articles

ATCO Australia grant to help decarbonise WA’s gas network

ATCO Australia grant to help decarbonise WA’s gas network

WA accelerates towards longest EV fast charging network

Snowy Hydro's Kurri Kurri power plant draws fire from Hunter community

Snowy Hydro’s Kurri Kurri power plant draws fire from Hunter community

Hundreds of Hunter locals voice concerns over proposed gas plant

Hundreds of Hunter locals voice concerns over proposed gas plant

Comments

Leave a comment Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Latest Posts

  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Resources
30 Jun

AEMO releases energy roadmap to phase out coal generation

30 Jun

MGA Thermal announces breakthrough in storage technology

29 Jun

Survey shows majority of Australians want investment in renewables

29 Jun

New renewably-powered desalination plant planned for Alkimos

24 Jun

EEC Professional Certifications to prepare Australia’s energy workforce

05 Jul

Western Australian “My Home” Project Shortlisted for Prestigious 2022 SHC Solar Award

23 Jun

Cities of the future may be built with algae-grown limestone

22 Jun

Global sophisticated green building designs awarded

22 Jun

A national environmental impact standard to measure embodied carbon

15 Jun

Australian cities falling behind global cities on sustainability according to 2022 Sustainable Cities Index

29 Jun

Binding methane with metal: a new hope for recycling the potent fossil fuel

29 Jun

WA’s first Clean Energy Future Fund project now operational

29 Jun

New battery and critical minerals prospectus to power investment

29 Jun

Australian-German business coalition produces a roadmap for large scale green hydrogen import to Germany

24 Jun

Farmers say food supply must come before gas export industry

Online Magazine

    Current Cover
  • Login
  • Subscribe

Subscribe

Subscribe to our newsletter

Our Other Titles

  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy
© Sage Media Group 2022 All Rights Reserved.
×
Authorization
  • Registration
 This feature has been disabled
 This feature has been disabled until further notice, however you may still register
×
Registration
  • Autorization
Register
* All fields required