Final design unveiled for Port of Newcastle's Clean Energy Precinct project

Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, joined by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sharon Claydon, and Port of Newcastle’s CEO, Craig Carmody, has unveiled the final design of the Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) project, marking a step toward positioning the site as a hub for future clean energy production and export.

As disclosed, the dedicated 220-hectare CEP is expected to enable the production, storage, distribution, and export of clean energy such as green hydrogen and green ammonia.

The project is said to be one of two key developments in the Australian port’s 2030 diversification strategy. Reportedly, the idea is to create the “port of the future” that will position Newcastle and the Hunter Region as a hub for future clean energy products and technologies.

The front-end engineering design (FEED) and environmental impact statements (EIS) studies, which are underway, are due for completion at the end of 2025, and according to Port of Newcastle’s CEO, have informed the design and concept planning approvals, along with input from the community and Traditional Owner consultations. These approvals