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NH3 Clean Energy has signed an agreement with Pilbara Ports Authority to explore the decarbonisation of iron ore shipments from the Port of Dampier in Western Australia.
Phase one of the project would see the production of 600,000 tonnes per annum of clean ammonia shipped via the Port of Dampier Bulk Liquids Berth.
The agreement covers ship loading for both export and bunkering customers, aligning with NH3’s clean energy strategy.
The ammonia will be transported from the WAH2 plant to the Dampier Bulk Liquids Berth via a new-build pipeline in the existing infrastructure corridor either by gas carriers or by a proposed ammonia bunkering vessel.
The bunkering vessel will fuel bulk carriers exporting Pilbara iron ore, supporting the decarbonisation of Australia’s iron ore trade and positioning Dampier as a clean fuel hub.
“Pilbara Ports have demonstrated their support and enthusiasm for becoming a key hub for the handling of clean ammonia for the international market and marine fuel,” NH3 chairman Charles Whitfield said.
“As promised in the first gas supply announcement, the tempo of achieving milestones and development of the project will continue to increase as we drive for final investment decision (FID) in the first half of 2026.”
The agreement follows major project milestones, including Pre-FEED engineering, gas supply, and CO₂ transport planning.
A WAH2 project data room will open in February to advance commercial discussions with strategic and offtake partners. NH3 expects continued progress and further announcements as negotiations move forward.
