Australia Builds Mega Hydrogen System for Green Iron Pellets

Australia to Produce 7 Million Tons of Green Iron Pellets wiht Thyssen Nucera Electrolysers

Dortmund – Australia is investing in renewable energies and green hydrogen for iron pellet production. Progressive Green Solutions (PGS) aims to produce 7 million tons of green iron pellets annually, with Thyssenkrupp Nucera as the preferred supplier for electrolysers needed for hydrogen production.

The Mid-West Green Iron Projekt will produce green iron pellets, with half converted into green hot-briquetted iron (HBI). long-term plans envision a production capacity of 30 million tons of green pellets. This represents a potential 1.4 GW order for Thyssenkrupp Nucera, following a recent 2 GW order in Saudi Arabia.

Mid West Region to Become Green Iron Hub

The project will be located in Western Australia’s mid-west region. PGS has chosen Thyssenkrupp nucera’s alkaline water electrolysis technology,delivered in standardized 20 mW scalum modules,to provide 1.4 GW of electrolysis capacity.The goal is to produce 7 million tons of green iron pellets annually, with 2.5 million tons converted into green HBI near Geraldton.

HBI, a compressed form of directly reduced iron (DRI), will be an exportable product from Western Australia. The system will utilize renewable energy,green hydrogen,and local magnetite iron ore,reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional steel production.

Gigawatt-Scale Project with Exports Planned for 2029

This gigawatt-scale project aims to establish the region as a global center for green iron production, with initial exports targeted for 2029. It features an integrated supply chain from mine to port and leverages existing infrastructure.PGS ultimately plans to produce and export up to 30 million tons of DR quality green pellets and 10 million tons of green HBI annually. Thyssenkrupp Nucera will collaborate with PGS to develop the project and finalize an EPF (engineering, procurement, fabrication) contract. Implementation is contingent upon a final investment decision (FID), with financial impacts on Thyssenkrupp Nucera not expected before the 2026/27 financial year.

Thyssen nucera’s Expanding Role in Green Hydrogen

Thyssenkrupp Nucera previously secured a contract in late 2021 to deliver a 2 GW+ electrolysis system for a large-scale green hydrogen project in Neia, Saudi Arabia, utilizing its 20 MW alkaline water electrolysis modules.

Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy news Roundup: September 5, 2025

This news roundup covers recent developments in the green hydrogen sector, renewable energy projects, and related job opportunities. From a newly approved global hydrogen tender to advancements in a major solar energy project and openings in the German energy sector, here’s a summary of key updates as of September 5, 2025.

Green Hydrogen Tender Approved

A second global tender for green hydrogen has been approved, signaling continued international investment and commitment to this clean energy carrier. Details regarding the specifics of the tender (volume, location, timelines) are currently limited, but this progress underscores the growing momentum behind hydrogen as a key component of future energy systems. Further information will be available as the commissioning body releases details.

Sun Cable’s Australia-Singapore Solar Project Advances

The ambitious Sun Cable project, aiming to transmit solar power from Australia to Singapore, has reached another important milestone. This project involves building a massive solar farm in northern Australia and a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system to deliver renewable energy to Singapore. Sun Cable’s progress demonstrates the feasibility of large-scale, cross-border renewable energy projects.The project is crucial for Singapore’s efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce its carbon footprint.

What is HVDC? High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission is a technology used to transmit electricity over long distances with lower losses than conventional alternating current (AC) systems. It’s especially well-suited for connecting geographically distant renewable energy sources to demand centers.

German Energy Sector Job Openings

Several new positions have been announced within the German energy sector, highlighting the demand for skilled professionals in the transition to a enduring energy future:

Stadtwerke Ansbach GmbH (Ansbach): A position for a “Referent Energiewirtschaft – Reporting and statistik (m/f/d)” (energy Economist – Reporting and Statistics) is available. More details can be found here. this role focuses on data analysis and reporting within a municipal utility.
Hessenen energy Society for rational Energy Use mbH (Wiesbaden): the society is seeking a “Projektingenieur Gebäude-Energieeffizienz (m/f/d)” (Project Engineer Building-Energy Efficiency). Details about the position are available here. This position focuses on improving energy efficiency in buildings.

Key Takeaways

Green Hydrogen momentum: The approval of a second global tender demonstrates growing international commitment to green hydrogen.
Cross-Border Renewables: The Sun Cable project showcases the potential of large-scale renewable energy transmission between countries.
* Job Growth: The German energy sector is actively hiring, indicating a strong demand for skilled professionals in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields.

Looking Ahead

The continued development of green hydrogen infrastructure, coupled with ambitious renewable energy projects like Sun Cable, will be crucial in achieving global climate goals. The demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector is expected to remain high as the transition to a sustainable energy system accelerates. further updates on these developments will be provided as they become available.