Fortescue is progressing an ambitious decarbonisation strategy across its mining, port, rail, non-process infrastructure (NPI) and mobile fleet operations in the Pilbara, with the goal of achieving real zero emissions by 2030.
A key component of this strategy is the development of green power generation infrastructure, including between 2–3GW of renewable energy generation capacity through wind and solar, supported by battery storage.
The renewable power generated will be integrated into Fortescue’s electrical network through dedicated transmission infrastructure, supporting the transition away from traditional energy sources and enabling large-scale decarbonisation across operations.
Genus was awarded two contracts associated with Fortescue’s decarbonisation program for construction works supporting renewable energy transmission infrastructure.
The contracts have a combined value of approximately $50 million and include delivery of civil foundations and transmission infrastructure works associated with power transmission between Fortescue operations.
The works support transmission of renewable power from the Power Station at Solomon Mine to Eliwana Mine.
Genus is delivering civil and transmission infrastructure works associated with the construction of a 220kV single circuit overhead transmission line.
The scope includes:
Project ongoing.
The project will strengthen power infrastructure acrossFortescue operations and support integration of future renewable energygeneration across the Pilbara network.
