Partnering with industry to deliver low carbon, energy infrastructure
The Pilbara Green Link is a proposed, nationally significant common use transmission infrastructure project. It's key to achieving an integrated energy grid and could offer industry the opportunity to:
- access affordable, large scale renewable energy for consumption; and
- support regional decarbonisation and the State Government’s 2050 net zero emissions target.
That's why we've partnered with the Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH) to deliver the Pilbara Green Link feasibility study.
Key milestones
Pilbara Green Link feasibility study
- large-scale renewable energy generation at the AREH site - approximately 270km east; and
- the Yandicoogina Creek Terminal (YCT) - about 100km from Newman.
Pilbara transition planning
The State Government's Pilbara Energy Transition (PET) plan aims to facilitate large-scale expansion of common-use transmission infrastructure in the Pilbara.
We've been tasked to activate transmission corridors, essential for new transmission infrastructure.
New transmission lines are expected to be funded and delivered by the private sector with support from the Commonwealth Government’s Rewiring the Nation Fund.
Australian Renewable Energy Hub
AREH is positioned as an independent large-scale renewable generation hub to provide renewable energy at scale.
Located on 6,500(km)2 site, 300km east of Port Hedland, it has the potential to be one of the largest renewable energy hubs in the world.
Integrating solar and onshore wind power, green hydrogen and green ammonia, AREH could achieve 17M tonnes of carbon abatement, producing 1.6mtpa of hydrogen or 9mtpa green ammonia.
AREH is supporting the Pilbara Green Link feasibility study through a joint feasibility study.
The State Government's Pilbara Energy Transition (PET) plan aims to facilitate large-scale expansion of common-use transmission infrastructure in the Pilbara.
We've been tasked to activate transmission corridors, essential for new transmission infrastructure.
New transmission lines are expected to be funded and delivered by the private sector with support from the Commonwealth Government’s Rewiring the Nation Fund.
- large-scale renewable energy generation at the AREH site - approximately 270km east; and
- the Yandicoogina Creek Terminal (YCT) - about 100km from Newman.
AREH is positioned as an independent large-scale renewable generation hub to provide renewable energy at scale.
Located on 6,500(km)2 site, 300km east of Port Hedland, it has the potential to be one of the largest renewable energy hubs in the world.
Integrating solar and onshore wind power, green hydrogen and green ammonia, AREH could achieve 17M tonnes of carbon abatement, producing 1.6mtpa of hydrogen or 9mtpa green ammonia.
AREH is supporting the Pilbara Green Link feasibility study through a joint feasibility study.
Project benefits
Frequently asked questions
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What is the current status of the Pilbara Green Link?
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We're currently undertaking a feasibility study, to determine the viability of the Pilbara Green Link.
What's been completed to date:
- Preliminary route selection; and
- Concept design of the transmission corridor has been completed.
What's in progress...- Concept engineering
- Environmental and heritage studies; and
- Engagement with key stakeholders including Traditional Owners, customers, industry and landholders.
The feasibility study is slated to be completed in 2026.
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Will there be opportunities for local business if the Pilbara Green Link goes to construction?
If the PGL moves into construction following the feasibility study - there will be opportunities for small business in the region.
Due to the type and size of the project - the Pilbara Green Link has the potential to be funded via the Commonwealth’s Rewiring the Nation program.
This means it will include an Australian Participation Plan. This ensures full, fair and reasonable opportunities are available for local businesses.![]()
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