Green hydrogen project

The project, located in the remote Moolawatana Station, Flinders Ranges, South Australia, is expected to involve around 3000 MW of solar and 3000 MW of wind power generation, with a plant to produce green hydrogen.

It is being instigated by privately owned South Australian company Kallis Energy Investments; the owner of which, Terry Kallis has 20 years’ experience in renewable energy projects, including SA’s first wind farm – Starfish Hill Wind Farm.

“The project has the potential to contribute significantly to national, state and local objectives for new investment, new jobs, renewable energy sources and new export markets,” Mr Kellis has told the Australian media.

“For example, if the project is built to its maximum of 6000 MW, it would contribute about 40% of the state’s goal for 500 per cent renewables by 2050.”

Export potential

South Australia is in a great position to become a global powerhouse in the production of green hydrogen.

This is largely due to teh region’s high renewable energy penetration.

The developer wants to transport Moolawatana hydrogen via a dedicated pipeline to Port Bonython, near Whyalla.

It then wants to transform the hydrogen into green ammonia ready for shipping to overseas markets.

The project is at the pre-feasibility stage following the completion of a preliminary environmental and planning fatal flaw assessment undertaken by environmental consultants WSP.