To be known as Project Haber, Strike and TechnipFMC completed feasibility studies on the 1.4 mtpa urea production facility while Strike was simultaneously awarded an option for a long-term lease on a large development site in Western Australia’s Narngulu Industrial Estate, located 12 km from Geraldton.
The design of the facility includes an 800 kt pa ammonia production train, 300 kt of onsite urea storage, power utilities and steam generation, rail sidings for transport and a 120 km raw gas pipeline from the Perth Basin.
Strike said Project Haber would consume 86 TJ/day of natural gas and would also include a 10 MW hydrogen electrolyser, which it said would take advantage of local wind energy to form a green hydrogen input stream.
Strike CEO and Managing Director Stuart Nicholls said the launch of the project concluded more than a year of feasibility work.
“That work has resulted in this compelling development opportunity, which can kick start Australia’s gas-led recovery, and manufacture WA’s natural resources into a product stream the country now relies on global imports for,” he said.
“Once in production, Project Haber can support the ongoing competitiveness of Australia’s agricultural industries by lowering one of the main cost inputs into Australian farms, all whilst employing regional West Australian’s and consuming local natural gas.
“Strike is confident that Project Haber will attract and secure high-quality partners and customers in order to generate appropriate financing conditions to commit to construction.”
Strike intends to begin marketing equity participation in the project towards the end of 2021.
For more information visit the Strike website.
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