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Project: Sol
Initial Production Scale
Phase 0: 500Ktpa green ammonia
Long term potential
4.7Mtpa subject to demand, approvals and future phases
Development stage
FEL 2 / Pre FEED complete; progressing toward FEED
Target FID
2028
Target Initial Operations
2033
Subsequent phases
Subject to approvals, commercial commitments and FID
Green Ammonia Export
Project Sol is a proposed export‑scale green hydrogen and green ammonia development located in Darwin, with its power generation infrastructure co‑located with Project Ares at Murranji Station in the Barkly Region of the Northern Territory.
Awarded Commonwealth Major Project Status, the project is being developed to leverage Northern Australia’s renewable energy resources and land availability, producing clean energy products for international export and potential domestic use.
- Renewable energy based hydrogen and ammonia production
- Behind the meter, off grid energy configuration
- Upstream facilities co located with Project Ares, enabling shared access infrastructure and construction efficiencies
- Independent project structure, with separate commercial arrangements and regulatory pathways
- Shared enabling infrastructure includes access roads, airstrip facilities, water infrastructure and construction support facilities. These arrangements are intended to improve constructability and sequencing while maintaining clear separation between the two projects.
The Opportunity
Global decarbonisation pathways are driving increasing interest in green hydrogen and green ammonia across multiple sectors, including:
- Power generation
- Industrial processes
- Maritime fuel and bunkering
- Fertiliser and chemical supply chains
Australia’s renewable resource base, land availability and proximity to Asia‑Pacific markets position it as a potential long‑term supplier of low‑carbon energy carriers.
The Northern Territory offers:
The Northern Territory offers:
- Large‑scale siting opportunities
- Proximity to export infrastructure
- Alignment with government energy transition and export‑industry strategies
Target markets for Project Sol include Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and selected European markets, subject to commercial engagement and certification requirements.
The project design also allows for future consideration of adjacent pathways such as sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), e‑methanol and urea, subject to market conditions.
The project design also allows for future consideration of adjacent pathways such as sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), e‑methanol and urea, subject to market conditions.
Technical Configuration
Project Sol is conceived as a vertically integrated supply chain, comprising upstream renewable generation and hydrogen production, midstream transport and storage, and downstream ammonia conversion and export.
| Phase 1 Volume | 500Ktpa (followed by 3 further stages of 1.4Mtpa each) – full project scale 4.7Mtpa |
| Solar Generation | 2GW |
| BESS | 875 MW |
| Upstream Infrastructure | • Large‑scale solar generation and battery storage supporting electrolysis • Secured land holdings in the Barkly region with potential for staged expansion • Groundwater accessed subject to regulatory approval and sustainable management |
| Midstream Infrastructure | Hydrogen transport via government common infrastructure corridor (Territory Energy Link) |
| Downstream & Export | Ammonia synthesis and export at Middle Arm Precinct (MAP) port in Darwin |
Final design, capacity and configuration will be confirmed through FEED and regulatory processes.
Development Programme (Indicative)
| Site selection | Complete |
| Desktop ecological surveys & groundwater assessment | Complete |
| Commonwealth Major Project Status | Complete |
| NT EPA referral | Awarded |
| Community and stakeholder engagement: | Targeted for late 2026 |
| Target FEED commencement | 2026 |
| Target Financial Investment Decision (FID) | 2028 |
| Target Initial Operations | 2033 |
All milestones are indicative and subject to regulatory and commercial outcomes.
Community and Environment
Energy North’s approach to community engagement and environmental responsibility across Project Sol is guided by the company-wide framework outlined in the Community & Environment section. Project-specific environmental considerations, including sustainable groundwater management and renewable-only energy configuration, will be addressed through both the NT EPA assessment process and the Commonwealth EPBC Act.