Provaris Energy Ltd (ASX:PV1) has received continued support from its stakeholders, the Tiwi Land Council, for the development of its Tiwi H2 export hydrogen project in the Tiwi Islands of the Northern Territory.
A recent stakeholder meeting has reconfirmed support from the Munupi landowner support for Tiwi H2 to proceed with existing permissions granted for an on-country geotechnical survey, solar monitoring and commencement of section 19 land agreement drafting.
Permissions have been provided to support an early works program to advance the design of the solar precinct and support activities with respect to the EIS submission in late 2023.
Provaris’ recent appointment of Darwin-based Lindsay Whiting as facilitation manager for the Tiwi H2 project ensures the Munupi clan and other Tiwi community members will receive continued consultation on the potential risks, impacts and benefits of a hydrogen export proposed for Melville Island.
Matured through development stages
Provaris executive director and chief development officer Garry Triglavcanin said: “Provaris’ consultation with the Munupi clan commenced in October 2021 to ensure that all required permissions and support continued to grow as the Tiwi H2 project matures through the development stages.
“We thank the Munupi clan for the spirit of consultation to date and permissions granted and now look forward to developing the benefits to the community in parallel with the drafting and execution of all land agreements required during detailed feasibility stages.”
Permission process
During 2021 and 2022, several consultation meetings with the Munupi Clan group have resulted in specific permissions being granted for on-country activities to support the completion of the design concept study and NT EPA Referral Submission.
Further permissions have also been granted for future activities which include aerial drone surveys and a geotechnical survey program to better define the solar precinct and transmission line down the Port Melville industrial zone.
In parallel to the on-country permissions, the TLC and Provaris will kick off section 19 lease drafting and negotiations in parallel with drafting and negotiating the relinquishment agreement with TPC.
The purpose of such negotiations is to clarify the value and definition of the annual multi-million community benefits package the Tiwi H2 project could bring to the Munupi Clan and Tiwi People