Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen revealed the final design of the Port of Newcastle’s clean energy production project.
Minister Bowen was joined at Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) today by Deputy Speaker, the Hon. Sharon Claydon MP, and Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody.
“The Hunter has been an industrial and economic powerhouse for decades, making the Port of Newcastle an ideal location for a Clean Energy Precinct that can support decarbonisation of heavy industry and connect Australia’s renewable resources to the world,” Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon. Chris Bowen MP said.
“The Albanese Labor Government is supporting industrial regions like the Hunter to take advantage of the economic and job opportunities that come with reliable renewable energy.”
Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody said the milestone was the Precinct’s biggest to date since the $100 million investment by the Commonwealth Government.
“The final design for the Clean Energy Precinct is an important milestone in the project and for the future of clean energy in the Hunter region. This is the design that Port of Newcastle is offering global clean energy production companies and directs the planning approvals the Port will be seeking,” he said.
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FEED and EIS studies are underway at the CEP and are due for completion at the end of 2025. Mr Carmody said these studies, along with results from community and Traditional Owner consultation, have informed the design and concept planning approvals.
These approvals will allow for expediated construction of the different production facilities, making the CEP Australia’s most mature and attractive clean energy project for investment.
“Our job is to ensure that, when coal finally declines, we still have energy from the Hunter and Newcastle to export to the world. This design proves this goal can be achieved,” Carmody said.
