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Last updated: July 30, 2025
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation is proposing to develop the Baru-Marnda Renewable Energy Project, approximately 50 km south of Karratha, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The proposal is located on Yindjibarndi Ngurra country where Yindjibarndi People hold exclusive possession native title rights and interests. The proposal comprises 133 wind turbines and four solar array areas generating up to 1,000 and 500 Megawatts respectively. Other associated infrastructure includes battery... Read more...Last updated: June 6, 2025
The proposal is to construct and operate a wind farm and linear infrastructure to provide renewable energy to Fortescue mining operations within the Pilbara. The proposal comprises of wind turbines, 220 kV transmission lines, substations and switchyards, 33 kV reticulation lines, a borefield, roads, pipelines, corridors of overhead lines, battery energy storage, accommodation camps, wastewater treatment plant, optional airstrip and supporting infrastructure. The Proposal is located... Read more...Last updated: May 26, 2025
The Proposal is for the construction and operation of a renewable energy solar generation hub to power Fortescue mining operations in the Pilbara region. It is located approximately 120 km south of Port Hedland and is within the Kariyarra Native Title determination area. The Proposal comprises the installation of solar panels and substation with an estimated total capacity of 644 MW and 220 kV transmission line spurs connecting the Proposal to Fortescue’s existing Pilbara Energy Connect (PEC)... Read more...Last updated: June 7, 2022
Alinta Energy Development Pty Ltd proposes to develop a 90 Mega Watts (MW) AC solar facility situated on Unallocated Crown Land near Alinta Energy’s existing Port Hedland Power Station located within the Boodarie Strategic Industrial Area. The proposal is located approximately 5 km south-west of South Hedland, adjacent to Great Northern Highway, within the Town of Port Hedland. The proposal consists of a 90 MW AC solar farm and a short (~2 km) transmission connection to the existing Port... Read more...Last updated: October 8, 2012
Horizon Power is proposing to meet an increase in power demand for the Town of Port Hedland generated by economic growth in the region. Construction of South Hedland Power Station was recently approved under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) and a Clearing Permit (Purpose Permit CPS 4049/2) has been issued. The existing Horizon Power transmission line does not have adequate capacity to sustain the expected increase in power supply from South Hedland Power Station; therefore,... Read more...