Expansion of Peaking Power & Hydrogen Market Supply
- Expansion of onsite power generation to include four Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) units for peaking power services (to compliment variable renewable energy wind and solar).
- A gas pipeline connection with SEAGas.
- Subject to market conditions by that time, expand hydrogen supply and storage capability for:
- Hydrogen blending with natural gas supply into the four OCGTs (ultimately targeting 100% hydrogen supply for emission free peaking power).
- Supply of hydrogen into the gas network (via the SEAGas connection).
- Supply of hydrogen for refuelling of heavy vehicles as a zero-emission fuel for mobility (as a diesel substitute). - Timescale: subject to first receiving all appropriate government and regulatory approvals, and reaching FID for Stage 3, construction could commence in parallel to or after Stage 2.