Overview
In March 2015, AGIG commenced commercial operations of the Fortescue River Gas Pipeline, a 16-inch, 270-kilometre line stretching east from Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) Compressor Station 1 to the 125MW Solomon power station. The facility powers Fortescue’s Solomon Hub iron ore mine, ensuring a stable energy supply for one of Western Australia’s major mining operations.
Fortescue underpins the Fortescue River Gas Pipeline as the foundation shipper through a 20-year, full take-or-pay agreement. Ownership rests with a Joint Venture between AGIG (57%) and TransAlta (43%), with AGIG managing pipeline operations.
Heritage, environmental and land management approvals
AGIG’s in-house team secured agreements with the Kuruma Marthudunera and Yindijibarndi People within six months, supported by cultural heritage surveys to safeguard sensitive sites. They also negotiated land access and compensation agreements with five pastoral properties and various mining tenement holders, minimising disruption while offering economic benefits.
Environmental approvals at both State and Federal levels were managed internally. All statutory approvals were finalised within 12 months, enabling project commencement in spring 2014.
Upgrade to Meter Station at the Solomon Mining Hub
In 2021, AGIG upgraded the Solomon Hub meter station, increasing the capacity from 26TJ/day to 64TJ/day. Works included a second outlet for a new power station, installation of a larger water heater, and delivery of a custom metering skid—completed despite tight space constraints within the compound.
