Team members from the Infrastructure, Planning and Economic Development (IPED) and Hydrogen and New Energies divisions were on Ngarluma Country in Karratha, for the 2023 Pilbara Summit.
The annual event explores economic growth, investment opportunities and regional development across the Pilbara, bringing together government, industry and key stakeholders from the region.
Held from 10-11 October at the Red Earth Arts Precinct, the Summit was sold out with more than 500 people in attendance.
This year’s theme was Major Projects & Investment in a Diverse & Dynamic Region and aims to drive activity to the Pilbara whilst also informing the local community of what is happening in the region.
Discussions centred on industrial decarbonisation, the clean energy transition, the changing technological landscape and the necessity for increased and culturally safe engagement with First Nations and Traditional Owners.
The event was supported by JTSI who was also on the ground with an exhibition booth. It was a great opportunity for team members to meet with local industry and provide information on how the WA Government is supporting local businesses in the region.
The Minister for Regional Development, Don Punch and Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Madeleine King delivered addresses over the two days.
Chris Schooling, Director IPED, delivered a presentation on the State Government’s program for Industrial Land Activation across the Pilbara.
Chris gave an overview of the Pilbara Strategic Industrial Areas (Anketell, Ashburton North, Maitland, Browse and Boodarie) and discussed the work currently underway.
This included the Pilbara Strategic Industrial Area (SIA) framework, outlining activities and timeframes for removing barriers to investment, and continued engagement with Traditional Owners in the region.
Director of Hydrogen & New Energies, Katie Cook, presented on the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub. This was followed by a short Q&A session, allowing audience members to directly engage with speakers.
Katie also highlighted ongoing consultations on Western Australia's Renewable Hydrogen Strategy which is undergoing a refresh to consider the objectives of decarbonisation and diversification to reflect the dynamic development of the industry and new aspirational goals for 2030.
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