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Ammonia Plant, Murujuga (Burrup Peninsula), Renewable Hydrogen Project

Project
Proponent: 
Yara Pilbara Fertilisers Pty Ltd
Proposal description: 

Yara Pilbara Fertilisers Pty Ltd propose to modify the existing Pilbara Fertiliser project to include the development of a Renewable Hydrogen Plant and associated infrastructure.

The proposal is located approximately 11 km north-west of Karratha in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The proposal is adjacent to the National Heritage listed area and the Murujuga National Park.

The proposal would include a total disturbance of 24.78 hectares. The proposal will result in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and emit oxygen.

Assessment Number: 
2274
Region: 
Pilbara
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Industrial
Last updated: 
August 4, 2022
Current Status: 
Ministerial Statement published
Ministerial Statement published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
Ammonia Plant, Murujuga (Burrup Peninsula), Renewable Hydrogen Project
Comment period: 
Friday, 7 August, 2020 to Friday, 14 August, 2020
Referral documentation: 
PDF icon Section 38 Referral form.pdf
PDF icon Renewable Hydrogen Project EPA s38 Referral Supporting Repo....pdf
PDF icon Appendix B Renewable Hydrogen Project Stage 0 CEMP.pdf
PDF icon Appendix A LAS Report.pdf
PDF icon Appendix C Letter of Support.pdf
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Assess - Additional Assessment Information (public review)
Extract of determination: 
PDF icon Ammonia Plant, Murujuga (Burrup Peninsula) (Revised Proposal) Renewable Hydrogen Project
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Social Surroundings
Flora and Vegetation
Terrestrial Fauna
Date published: 
Monday, 21 December, 2020
3. Assessment
Environmental Review
Public submissions: 
Monday, 12 April, 2021 to Monday, 10 May, 2021
Make a submission: 
Ammonia Plant, Murujuga (Burrup Peninsula), Renewable Hydrogen Project - Additional Information
Environmental Review documentation: 
PDF icon Referral form
PDF icon Supporting Report.pdf
PDF icon Appendix A Flora and Fauna Survey.pdf
PDF icon Appendix A LAS Report.pdf
PDF icon Appendix B Renewable Hydrogen Project Stage 0 CEMP.pdf
PDF icon Appendix C Letter of Support - 14 Sept 2020.pdf
PDF icon Appendix D Offset Template.pdf
PDF icon Appendix D Impact Reconciliation Procedure.pdf
PDF icon Appendix D Residual Impact Significance Model.pdf
PDF icon Appendix E Photomontage.pdf
PDF icon Appendix E Visual Considerations Report.pdf
Date Published (Environmental Review documentation): 
April 12, 2021
Proponent response to submissions: 
PDF icon Response to Submissions - Approved - 210422
Date published (Proponent response to submissions): 
April 21, 2022
Change to proposal during assessment under s. 43A
s. 43A notice: 
PDF icon CMS17835 - S43A Notice - 200422.pdf
Date of approval s. 43A: 
Wed, 20/04/2022
4. EPA Report on assessment
EPA Report Number: 
1722
EPA Report: 
PDF icon EPA Report 1722 - Ammonia Plant Murujuga (Burrup Peninsula) Renewable Hydrogen Project - assessment report.pdf
Key Environmental Factors: 
Social Surroundings
Flora and Vegetation
Terrestrial Fauna
Date published: 
Wednesday, 4 May, 2022
Appeals close: 
Wednesday, 25 May, 2022
5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal
Ministerial Statement
Date of approval: 
Thursday, 4 August, 2022
Ministerial Statement: 
PDF icon Ministerial Statement 1194

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/ammonia-plant-murujuga-burrup-peninsula-renewable-hydrogen-project