The ambitious $15 billion Murchison Green Hydrogen project, backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, is slated to commence construction in late 2026 or early 2027 in Kalbarri, Australia, pending necessary engineering and environmental approvals.

Over the past three years, extensive environmental studies have been conducted, with findings expected to be released by the Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority later this year.

Community concerns regarding environmental impacts and potential disruptions to tourism have led to protests, prompting Murchison Green Hydrogen to engage with local residents to better understand their perspectives.

The project is anticipated to create approximately 3,600 construction jobs, with plans for a self-contained workers camp to alleviate pressure on local services in Kalbarri.

Construction is expected to take five years, with initial production projected to begin around three years into the project.

Once operational, the facility is expected to produce about 1.9 million tonnes of green ammonia annually, utilizing up to 6GW of renewable energy generation and 3GW of electrolysis.

The project will incorporate up to 550 wind turbines and 10,000 hectares of solar panels, along with a desalination plant and a green hydrogen hub, aimed at generating and storing green ammonia for international export.

To facilitate the transfer of liquid ammonia, a dedicated marine export terminal will be constructed approximately 2.5 kilometers off the coast.

In addition, the project will contribute $3 million annually to local training and infrastructure, amounting to around $100 million over its lifespan.

Funding for the development will come from CIP's Energy Transition Fund, along with an $814 million investment from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, contingent upon meeting production and sales milestones.