Clean Energy to Industry

Creating Western Australia's Hydrogen Economy

 

Warradarge Energy is developing an integrated pathway from renewable energy to high-value industrial applications. Our Future Industries initiative combines green hydrogen production with value-added manufacturing to create new economic opportunities for Western Australia.

Green Hydrogen Production

 

We're taking a pragmatic, staged approach to hydrogen development, starting with commercially viable applications while building toward industrial scale:

Stage 2 (500MW-1.5GW)

 

  • Production capacity: 74.6-150 kilotonnes per annum
  • Primary application: Industrial processes, particularly green steel production
  • Power source: Warradarge South Wind and Solar Farm
  • Utilisation factor: 60-80%
  • Target FID: 2029
  • Target first production: 2031

Stage 1 (198MW)

 

  • Production capacity: 23.7 kilotonnes per annum
  • Applications: Expanded transport fleet and initial industrial uses
  • Power source: Warradarge Wind Farm with hybrid renewable profile
  • Utilisation factor: 65-70%
  • Target FID: 2027
  • Target first production: 2029

Stage 1a (26MW)

 

  • Production capacity: 3.6 kilotonnes per annum
  • Primary application: Dual-fuel transport technology
  • Power source: Behind-the-meter connection to Warradarge Wind Farm
  • Utilisation factor: 80.2%
  • Target FID: 2H 2026
  • Target first production: 2H 2028

Commercial Foundations

 

Our hydrogen development leverages key competitive advantages:

  • Renewable energy access: Behind-the-meter connection to the Warradarge Wind Farm
  • High capacity factor: Utilising the region's premier wind resource
  • Water security: On-site supply from the Yarragadee Aquifer
  • Strategic location: Access to major transport routes and infrastructure
  • Foundation customers: Secured offtake agreements for initial production

Mid-West Green Iron Company

 

Stage 2 of our hydrogen development will enable Western Australia's first integrated green steel production facility. The Mid-West Green Iron Project transforms the state's abundant iron ore resources into higher-value products for global markets.

This initiative brings together a consortium of partners across the entire value chain:

  • Renewable energy: Expanded capacity from Warradarge South Wind and Solar Farm
  • Hydrogen production: Large-scale electrolysis providing zero-carbon reductant
  • Magnetite mining: High-quality feedstock from regional deposits including Athena’s Byro project and the FIJV Yogi project
  • Logistics integration: Rail, road and port infrastructure by Newhaul connecting the supply chain
  • Iron manufacturing: Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) production for export markets

Green Materials Value Chain

Market Opportunity

 

The green materials sector represents a transformative opportunity for Western Australia:

  • Global demand for green steel is forecast to reach 53% of production by 2050
  • Australia has potential to supply 20% of global green iron production
  • WA's green iron exports could reach $4 billion by 2030 and $170 billion by 2050
  • Production tax incentives make Australian green materials globally competitive

Strategic Advantages

 

The Mid-West region offers unique competitive advantages for green materials production:

  • World-class renewable resources: Wind capacity factors exceeding 50%
  • Grid connectivity: Direct access to the 330kV SWIS network
  • Existing infrastructure: Rail, highway, and port facilities
  • Proximity to resources: High-quality magnetite deposits in the region
  • Export pathway: Established port facilities at Geraldton

Oakajee Green Ammonia Initiative​​​​​​​

 

Beyond green steel, our strategic land allocation at the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area positions us for expansion into green ammonia production:

  • 50 hectares: Exclusively allocated industrial land
  • Export potential: Proposed 630 kilotonnes per annum ammonia project
  • Power supply: 800MW from Warradarge South Wind & Solar Farm
  • Market interest: Established relationships with potential offtakers
  • Government support: Significant planned infrastructure investment

Integrated Development Approach

 

Our Future Industries initiative demonstrates Warradarge Energy's integrated approach to clean energy development:

  1. Start with commercial applications: Initial focus on transport applications with immediate market demand
  2. Scale with strategic partnerships: Collaboration across the value chain from energy to end products
  3. Build on operational foundations: Leverage existing assets and infrastructure to minimise development risk
  4. Create regional value: Transform Western Australia's resources into higher-value products
  5. Maintain commercial discipline: Each development stage stands on its own commercial merits

Acknowledgement of Country

We respect and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the connections they have with the land and waters, their traditions, cultures and commit to building a brighter future together.

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