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Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area – Renewable Hydrogen EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Submissions close 5pm (Australian WST) Thursday 24 December 2020
Contents 3 Expression of Interest process and contacts 4 Western Australia’s commitment to renewable hydrogen 8 The Oakajee SIA opportunity 10 Critical infrastructure 13 Geraldton and the Mid West region 14 Previous studies Above: Onslow Power Station Cover: Albany Wind Farm
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Expression of Interest
process and contacts
The Western Australian Government Respondents should describe
will work collaboratively with industry the following in their EOI:
to understand what is required to
− Key information about their organisation and
transform the Oakajee SIA into a capability, particularly as it relates to renewable
globally competitive, sustainable hydrogen.
industrial area, with a focus on the − Which part or parts of the supply chain they have
an interest in.
production of renewable hydrogen. − The scale, staging and timing of your proposed
development.
This Expression of Interest is the first step towards
that goal. We are seeking your input to establish the − The supporting infrastructure, frameworks or
infrastructure requirements, operational frameworks other support that would be required to facilitate
and interested parties to activate Oakajee as a premium the proposed development.
location to establish a hydrogen project. − Any additional opportunities and limitations
related to the Oakajee site, including, where
This EOI is focused on the domestic production and
relevant, advice on how the government may
use of renewable hydrogen, including for industrial
best address those limitations.
processes or products derived from renewable
hydrogen, however it does not preclude the possible − Contact information for relevant staff.
future export of hydrogen.
Responses are invited from: In developing their Expressions of Interest,
respondents should ensure they include how
– Established and prospective industrial proponents their interests and proposals are aligned with the
looking to produce commercial quantities of hydrogen. Western Australian Government’s objectives for
– Established and prospective hydrogen off-takers, the Oakajee SIA:
for example for transport, metals refining, ammonia
1. Adhere to the principles of the Oakajee
production, etc.
Structure Plan.1
– Infrastructure providers, including both power and 2. Delivers reliable, renewable power that
associated utility services. is available to all users of Oakajee at an
– Commercial entities associated with the internationally competitive price.
development and delivery of major projects. 3. Leverages private sector investment.
– Hydrogen industry technology providers, intellectual 4. Creates common user infrastructure.
property holders and component manufacturers. 5. Ensures maximum flexibility for all future
industries and export opportunities.
6. Provides innovative, low cost solutions.
7. Uses best practice environmental principles.
EOI SUBMISSION PROCESS AND CONTACTS 8. Land remains in WA Government ownership.
Go to jtsi.wa.gov.au/hydrogen for more information
and to submit your EOI.
Submissions close 5pm (Australian WST)
Thursday 24 December 2020 developmentwa.com.au/oakajeesia
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Questions and requests for further information can
be submitted by email oakajee@jtsi.wa.gov.au
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Western Australia’s commitment
to renewable hydrogen
Western Australia is moving to be
a globally significant player in the
world’s emerging hydrogen market.
Yara Pilbara Fertilizers ammonia plant
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We are already one of the world’s largest, most efficient
and stable mining and downstream processing regions.
International mining, oil and gas, engineering, advanced
manufacturing and technology companies have chosen to
invest in Western Australia due to our abundant mineral
deposits, ease of doing business, experience in supporting
major projects and proven, reliable supply chains.
37%
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44.1m 52%
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50+
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Western Australia is Western Australia Western Australia More than 50
the largest supplier of exported 44.1 million accounted for 52% different minerals
iron ore in the world, tonnes of LNG in 2019, of global lithium are mined in Western
accounting for 37% of mainly to Japan, China production in 2019. Australia.
global supply in 2019. and South Korea.
Port of Dampier. Photo Courtesy Pilbara Ports Authority
Recognising the significant opportunity that arises from – $15 million for grants to support industry development
this environment, the Western Australian Government
– $3 million to progress regulatory reform to support a
is actively supporting the development of the industry
local hydrogen industry
through its Renewable Hydrogen Strategy.
– $1 million to investigate geological opportunities for
This includes bringing forward the strategy’s goals
hydrogen storage, and
from 2040 to 2030 and investing $22 million to develop
a renewable hydrogen industry in Western Australia, – $1 million to develop a hydrogen supply chain model.
including:
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Our natural capability in
hydrogen production
Western Australia
presents a unique set of
competitive advantages
in the emerging renewable
hydrogen industry:
50%
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With average wind speeds
of 7.50 to 8.75 m/s (capacity
factor of 50%) and annual
Global Horizontal Irradiation of
2100 kWh/m2, the west coast
of Australia has among the
best combined wind and solar
resources in the world.
2.5m
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$2.2b
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An abundance of land – Engineering and industrial
2.5 million km2. processing capability – $2.2
billion of goods and services
exported from the technology
and advanced manufacturing
sector in 2019.
13,000km 48%
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Asia
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Almost 13,000km of coastline. Proven export success – Western Australia is located
Western Australia accounted in close proximity to Asia’s
for almost half (48%) of growing economies - see map.
Australia’s merchandise
exports in 2019-20.
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Beijing
Seoul
Tokyo
10 days
Singapore 5 days
In addition to these advantages, the clean energy STRATEGICALLY LOCATED FOR BUSINESS ACROSS ASIA
industry is growing rapidly in Western Australia,
– Short shipping times to major Asian ports
which is increasing the state’s skilled workforce and
(estimates based on 19kn ex-Geraldton Port):
expanding infrastructure.
Singapore 5 days
– Electricity generation from renewables increased
27% between 2015 and 2018, to 3374 gigawatt hours, Tokyo 10 days
representing around 20% of total electricity generation Seoul 10 days
in the state’s South West Interconnected System. Beijing 11 days
– Western Australia currently has 12 large-scale renewable – In the same or similar time zone to most
energy projects under construction or committed, with Asian countries, Western Australia is the right
capital expenditure totalling $2.9 billion. place to do business with 4.5 billion people.
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The Oakajee SIA
opportunity
A significant opportunity within Western Australia’s Completely owned and managed by the Western
unique renewable hydrogen landscape is the Oakajee Australian Government, the vision for the Oakajee
Strategic Industrial Area (Oakajee SIA). SIA is to be a sustainable, internationally competitive
downstream processing industrial hub for major
The Western Australian Government intends
domestic and international markets. 2
to transform this greenfields site into a globally
competitive, multi-product renewable hydrogen
WIND AND SOLAR POTENTIAL
industrial precinct.
The Oakajee SIA’s renewable hydrogen potential is centred
It is proposed for the precinct to have a particular focus on
on its world-class and diurnally complementary wind
innovative technologies and future value chains such as:
and solar potential, which provides a consistently high
– the production of renewable hydrogen for domestic use. renewable contribution to energy production capacity.
– downstream processing industries, and Global data sets 3 indicate the renewable resources at
the Oakajee SIA are internationally competitive:
– export and advanced manufacturing industries
servicing the renewable hydrogen market. – Wind speed: 7.50 to 8.75 m/s with a capacity factor up
to 50%, among the highest in the world.
To initiate this process, the Western Australian
Government is inviting Expressions of Interest from – Global Horizontal Irradiation: 2000 – 2200 kWh/m2 .
corporations and businesses across the world with
Initial order of magnitude assessments indicate the
the capacity, experience and vision to be part of this
Oakajee SIA buffer has the potential to provide up
leading project.
to 270MW of wind generation or 1250MW of solar
photovoltaic renewable energy.
ABOUT OAKAJEE
Supported by gas firming, it is estimated this generation
The Oakajee SIA is a designated, greenfields strategic
capacity could provide a levelised cost of electricity
industrial area, located 435km north of Western
below 10c/kWh.
Australia’s capital city of Perth, and 23km north of the
Mid West regional city, Geraldton.
The Oakajee SIA has 4 key land uses:
Strategic industry core – 1134ha
Buffer area – 4070ha - with potential
for wind and solar power generation
Future port/coastal area – 1000ha
Industry support areas – 196ha
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For more detailed information on the Oakajee SIA, visit: developmentwa.com.au/oakajeesia
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The World Bank Group, Global Solar/Wind Atlas visit: olc.worldbank.org/content/global-solar-atlas
Scale
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0km 1km2km
N o r t h We s t C o a s t a l H i g h w a y
Buffer area – 4070ha potential
location wind and solar
Port/coastal area
– 1000ha
Strategic industry
core area – 1134ha
Industry
support area
OAKAJEE
Industry
support area
Perth
Geraldton
CBD 13km
Indicative plan only10 —
Critical
infrastructure
The Oakajee SIA is a prime greenfields site that is largely undeveloped.
It is connected to Western Australia’s major road There are millions of hectares of land suitable for wind and
network and Geraldton Port via the North West Coastal solar infrastructure, which could feed into future major
Highway. It has planned service connections to the renewable hydrogen developments in the Oakajee SIA.
existing South West Interconnected System and the
The constructed and operating Walkaway, Warradarge
Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline. It has also
and Emu Downs wind and solar farms are evidence of the
been subject to previous detailed plans for an iron ore
renewable generation potential of this region.
export port.
The world-class wind and solar resource extends
well beyond the Oakajee SIA to the majority of the
Mid West region.
Emu Downs Solar Farm. Photo courtesy APA GroupScale
0km 25km 50km
N
Gas lateral easement to Oakajee
(not constructed – approx. 50km)
OAKAJEE
100km
50k m
Geraldton gas
distribution
GERALDTON Greenough River Solar Farm
PORT (Bright Energy Investments - 10MW)
132kv
Walkaway Wind Farm
(Alinta – 54 turbines / 89 MW)
Mumbida Wind Farm 132kv
(Synergy and Infrastructure Capital
Group ICG - 22 turbines / 55MW)
Dampier to Bunbury Three Springs
Natural Gas Pipeline Terminal Substation
330kv
Warradarge Wind Farm (Bright Energy
Investments – 51 turbines / 180MW)
132kv
Emu Downs Wind Farm
(APA – 48 turbines / 80MW and
20MW solar)
Badgingarra Wind Farm
(APA - 37 turbines / 130MW
KEY and 17.5MW solar)
Radius from Oakajee
Electricity transmission
Natural gas pipeline
Substation
Wind farm
Solar farm
For illustration purposes only
Transmission capacity12 —
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Geraldton and the
Mid West region
This vibrant regional city features a strong local
labour force, modern accommodation, schools and
training facilities, social services, and cultural and
recreational infrastructure.
The Oakajee SIA is also well connected to the capital
city of Perth, both by road and a 1-hour flight from
The Oakajee SIA is well Geraldton airport. 4
supported by the City THE GERALDTON PORT
of Geraldton, only a In addition to catering for exports of grains, minerals
20-minute drive away. and livestock, and imports of fertiliser, mineral
sands, project/general cargo and fuel, Geraldton
Port also welcomes cruise ships, oil rig tenders and
many different expedition craft.
The port also supports Geraldton’s lucrative fishing
industry, providing berthing facilities, maintenance,
waste disposal and security services to Fishing
Boat Harbour.
LIFESTYLE
The City of Geraldton and the Mid West region of
Western Australia have an enviable Mediterranean
climate and access to world-class beaches and
marine facilities. The area provides industries an
attractive lifestyle for operational workforces
with a short commute and modern living conditions
and facilities.
The Western Australian Government continues
to support Geraldton and the Mid West as a major
commercial and industrial activity centre with
significant renewable energy potential. Recent
investment announcements into the region
include the $73.3 million Geraldton Health Campus
redevelopment to ensure the facility meets the
health needs of the growing population.
City of Geraldton For more information see: City of Geraldton:
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Above: Photo courtesy of City www.cgg.wa.gov.au/ and Mid West Development
of Greater Geraldton Commission: www.mwdc.wa.gov.au/14 —
Previous
studies
There have been numerous previous studies
into the Oakajee SIA.
The following reports are available from the website Respondents should also be aware of:
of DevelopmentWA 5, the Western Australian − The Western Australian Renewable Hydrogen
Government agency that owns and manages SIAs Strategy: www.jtsi.wa.gov.au/hydrogen
on the government’s behalf : − The Western Australian Government‘s Energy
Transformation Strategy: www.wa.gov.
Oakajee SIA Renewable Energy Review – au/government/announcements/energy-
Advisian September 2020 transformation-strategy-proposed-changes-the-
access-code-open-public-comment
Oakajee SIA Structure Plan – RPS 2012, including − The Distributed Energy Resources Roadmap:
the following technical reports: www.wa.gov.au/government/distributed-energy-
− Sustainability Report -Parsons Brinckerhoff, resources-roadmap
March 2012 − Oakajee Port Master Plan: www.midwestports.
− Industrial Ecology Strategy - Parsons Brinckerhoff, com.au/profiles/midwestports/assets/clientdata/
March 2012 documents/general/oakajee-master-plan.pdf
− Environmental Review Report -Parsons Brinckerhoff,
March 2012
− District Water Management Strategy - GHD,
March 2012
− Integrated Transport Study - GHD, March 2012
− Engineering Services Report - GHD, March 2012
− Landscape Report - Hassell and Strategen, April 2012
− European Heritage Reports - Laura Gray, June 2010
− Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan - R & E.
O’Connor, November 2011
− Unexploded Ordnance Contamination Assessment -
Mil Search, September 2009
developmentwa.com.au/oakajeesia
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For further information and enquiries, contact the Western Australian Government’s Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation on oakajee@jtsi.wa.gov.au
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