PORT OF NEWCASTLE’S CLEAN ENERGY PRECINCT

Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, unveiled the final design of Australia's most advanced clean energy production project, signalling the Precinct's readiness to the global energy market. 

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. 

Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon. Chris Bowen MP said: 

"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. 
 
"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 today's 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." 

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.