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August 10, 2023
GOOD EARTH GREEN HYDROGEN AND AMMONIA
PROJECT
ADVANCING LOW-CARBON SUSTAINABLE
AGRICULTURE
IN NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA.
THE GEGHA PROJECT
The Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project (GEGHA) involves the
construction and operation of a renewable ammonia and green hydrogen
production facility near Moree, in northern New South Wales,
Australia.
Our goal is to help farmers reduce the emissions associated with their
production, and enable them to meet consumer demand for low-carbon and
sustainable produce in increasingly carbon-conscious domestic and
export markets.
We aim to provide a more resilient, locally produced and lower
emissions supply of key inputs to farm production and transport to
market - fertiliser and fuel.
The GEGHA project is a joint venture partnership between Hiringa
Energy and Sundown Pastoral. It provides Sundown and other customers
in the Moree Plains region with green ammonia to reduce their
emissions related to fertiliser use, and hydrogen as a replacement to
diesel and LPG use, both on-farm and on-road.
LOCATION
The GEGHA project will see an integrated solar energy to hydrogen and
ammonia operation developed on Sundown's Keytah agricultural
property.
Located on cleared private land just off the Gwydir Highway, 33km
south west of Moree in northern New South Wales, GEGHA will be
constructed immediately adjacent to the existing Stage 1 Wathagar
Solar Farm and the Wathagar Cotton Gin.
PLANNING TIMELINE
Q3 2023 - Specialist studies and data gathering
Q4 2023 - Finalisation of specialist studies; correlation of data and
preparation of draft EIS for review
Q1 2024 - Lodgement of EIS to the Department of Planning and
Environment; EIS on display for public comment
Q2 2024 - Evaluation of submissions and finalisations of planning
consent
SUPPORTING LOW CARBON AGRICULTURE
Production of green fertiliser (ammonia) and fuel (hydrogen) provides
low-carbon solutions for primary producers and transportation
businesses to transition to renewable feedstocks. The GEGHA Project
demonstrates how Australia can:
Decouple agriculture from fossil fuel driven fertiliser production.
Provide a credible pathway for heavy goods vehicle operators (public
and private) to transition to low emission transport using hydrogen to
replace diesel.
Provide a locally produced alternative to diesel for the agricultural
sector which allows for a reduction in on-farm emissions.
SOCIAL, SUSTAINABILITY AND ECONOMIC VALUE
The project will contribute to the sustainability of primary
production and business in the region, providing a sound platform for
the low-carbon transition, and a foundation for stability and
opportunity in the broader regional economy.
During construction, the GEGHA project will provide significant direct
and indirect employment in the Moree region targeting the use of local
staff and contractors where possible.
When in operations, the plant provides high skilled, long term
employment for an operations and maintenance team
The GEGHA Project will deliver direct abatement of over 17,000t CO2
equivalent per annum.
Regional expansion projects will grow this to abatement of 164,000t
CO2 equivalent per annum, and stimulate the broader low-carbon
hydrogen economy in the regions by making available hydrogen for
diesel and LPG substitution in regional on- and off-farm
applications.
THE GEGHA PROJECT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE
DECARBONISATION OF ONE OF THE
MOST PRODUCTIVE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIES IN AUSTRALIA.
WHAT DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE?
DISCOVER WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE GOOD EARTH GREEN HYDROGEN TO AMMONIA
PROJECT AND HOW THIS WILL BE DELIVERED IN TWO STAGES.
THE
PROJECT'S KEY COMPONENTS INCLUDE:
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27MW of solar generation capacity
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Battery storage of generation to
smooth generation supply profile
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A world scale hydrogen electrolysis plant (12MW),
producing green hydrogen from the renewable electricity and water
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A
10 tonne
per day ammonia plant, to convert some of the green hydrogen into
green ammonia.
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Hydrogen storage and ammonia storage
capacity to manage variable renewable energy supply and seasonal
ammonia demand
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Offtake of ammonia for direct use as fertiliser
locally; and offtake of green hydrogen to supply on-road heavy
transport and on-farm energy use in NSW regions.
WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
Hiringa Sundown Project Trust is committed to
undertaking best practice engagement during the planning, construction
and operation of
the GEGHA
project. This will ensure all stakeholders and the local community
have meaningful opportunities to engage with the project team and
contribute to the planning process and operation of the facility.
Our project team commit to the following consultation principles:
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Act with Purpose:
Ensure that stakeholders are consulted and informed about the
project as it relates to them. Where concerns are raised or
improvements are suggested, they will be fully considered in the
design, planning and operation of GEGHA.
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Act with Integrity:
Ensure that consultation and engagement is conducted in a manner
that promotes openness and transparency, fostering mutual respect
and trust.
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Act with Intent:
Ensure that consultation enables thorough communication between HSPT
and all project stakeholders through the timely engagement and
distribution of project information that is clear, accurate and
relevant.
ENVIRONMENT & PLANNING
Sustainability is at the heart of the GEGHA project’s design.
Power required for the production of hydrogen and ammonia will
be sourced primarily from the adjacent Wathagar solar farm
whilst water will be sourced from the rainwater runoff from the
Wathagar cotton gin. This will enable a much more
environmentally holistic production of cotton and cereals in the
region.
The project’s planning will be divided into two separate
streams:
Hydrogen and Ammonia Production and Storage
The Hydrogen and Ammonia production and storage portion of the
project satisfies the criteria of State Significant Development
under Division 4.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment
Act and Section 2.6(1) of the Planning Systems State
Environmental Planning Policy.
The proposed storage of ammonia on site meets the threshold
under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 that would
require the site to be designated a Major Hazard Facility. This
adds a layer of additional design, risk assessment and rigour
that will be undertaken during the detailed design and planning
phase to ensure safe construction and operation of the facility.
Wathagar Solar Farm
The Wathagar Solar Farm will be permitted under a separate
Development Application relating directly to solar power
generation, grid connection and battery storage.
THIS PROJECT IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT
OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT.
Green Play Ammonia™, Yielder® NFuel Energy.
Spokane, Washington. 99212
www.exactrix.com
509 995 1879 cell, Pacific.
Nathan1@greenplayammonia.com
exactrix@exactrix.com
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