Ngarluma and Rio Tinto to progress renewable energy project
14 Julio 2024 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) and Rio Tinto have agreed
to pursue the development of an 80MW solar farm on Ngarluma
Country, near Karratha, to supply renewable energy to the company’s
iron ore operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
The solar farm is the first proposed project the Ngarluma people
and Rio Tinto will pursue after a memorandum of understanding was
signed to explore opportunities for renewable energy projects on
Ngarluma Country.
The project is expected to be located next to Rio Tinto’s
existing Yurralyi Maya Power Station near Karratha.
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, reducing Rio Tinto’s emissions by
up to 120kT CO2e per year once complete.
A feasibility study is expected to be completed in early 2025,
with commissioning in 2027, subject to relevant approvals and final
investment decision.
It is estimated that 600MW to 700MW of renewable energy will be
required by 2030 to displace the majority of gas use across Rio
Tinto’s Pilbara power network, while additional renewable energy
will be required to support widespread fleet electrification, which
is expected after 2030.
Rio Tinto Managing Director Rail, Port & Core Services
Richard Cohen said, “We’re incredibly proud to progress this
project along with the Ngarluma people and are grateful for their
effort and support to reach this important milestone.
“Developments like this are about more than reducing emissions –
they’re critical for economic opportunities and strengthening our
connection with the Ngarluma People.
“This project underscores the significance of our long-term
relationship with the Ngarluma people and demonstrates our
commitment to working together to contribute to a more sustainable
future.”
Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation CEO Ljuba Mojovic said, “We’re
fortunate to embark on our first renewable energy project with Rio
Tinto to reduce emissions and to create economic opportunities for
the Ngarluma People.
“The Solar farm project will enable NAC to realise sustainable
revenues, increase contracting opportunities and contribute to a
positive environmental impact in the Pilbara.
“This project development is a testament to the enduring
strength of our special relationship with Rio Tinto and our shared
commitment to working together to create a more sustainable
future.”
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