The Pilbara region in Western Australia has some of the world’s most ancient natural landscapes, dating back two billion years and stretching over 500,000 square kilometres. Pilbara is also known as the engine room of Australia, with its vast mineral deposits - home to a massive mining industry, petroleum and natural gas production, which contribute greatly to Australia’s economy.
One of the by-products that can be created from the hydrogen extracted from natural gas is liquid ammonia. This is used in the manufacture of fertilizer and also ammonium nitrate, a key component of explosives used in mining and this is where we got involved..!