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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Smee

Korean companies plan to turn Queensland coalmining town into renewable energy powerhouse

A bright day's view of Collinsville, Queensland
Three Korean companies are aiming to create a 3GW renewable energy hub in Collinsville, Queensland. Photograph: Wiki Commons

Three major Korean companies have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Queensland government, with a view to building one of Australia’s largest renewable energy hubs in north Queensland.

The proponents of the plan – Korea Zinc, SK Gas and Hanwha Impact – are ultimately seeking to export 1m tonnes of green ammonia to Korea to meet forecast demand as the north Asian nation seeks to meet its climate commitments.

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