Fortescue is pushing to the forefront of sustainable energy initiatives with the proposed development of a green hydrogen facility in Lewis County, Washington, known as the Centralia project. Set to be a 300MW electrolyzer plant, this facility aims to produce green hydrogen on a 137-acre former coal mine site and is located adjacent to TransAlta’s Centralia coal power plant, slated for closure in 2025.
The green hydrogen produced at Centralia is set to meet regional demand, with a focus on keeping the environmental benefits within the Pacific Northwest. Fortescue's Centralia project has earned recognition as part of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub and secured funding from the US Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). This funding will bolster Fortescue’s place in the Pacific Northwest, covering advanced planning, detailed design, environmental permitting, and procurement of equipment.
Fortescue's Centralia Green Hydrogen Facility is not just a project; it's a catalyst for positive change, driving economic growth, job creation, and environmental sustainability in Lewis County and beyond.