Ngarluma Solar Farm, Australia
Name of the Project
Ngarluma Solar Farm.
Location
The project is expected to be located adjacent to Rio Tinto’s existing Yurralyi Maya Power Station, near Karratha, in Western Australia.
Project Owner/s
Rio Tinto and Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC).
Project Description
The project entails the development of an 80 MW solar farm to supply renewable energy to Rio Tinto’s iron-ore operations in the Pilbara.
This project has the potential to displace up to 11% of natural gas currently used for generation across Rio Tinto’s integrated mining operations in the Pilbara, consequently reducing Rio Tinto’s emissions by up to 120 000 t/y of CO2 equivalent once complete.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
A feasibility study is expected to be completed in early 2025, with commissioning in 2027, subject to the relevant approvals and a final investment decision.
Latest Developments
Rio Tinto and NAC agreed to pursue the development of the project in July 2024.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Rio Tinto, email media.enquiries@riotinto.com.
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