The Port of Varanus Island is used as a central gathering and processing hub for oil, gas and condensate supplied by nearby fields.
Aids to navigation are currently unlit
Whales and other marine fauna susceptible to vessel collisions are protected under both Commonwealth and State legislation.
Awareness of Heat Related Illness. The summer months in the West Pilbara region where Pilbara Ports operate are frequently seeing temperatures exceeding 40°C, due to humidity the apparent temperature can be above 50°C.
Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 65.7 million tonnes (Mt) for August 2025.
Pilbara Ports has completed Stage 5 of the Utah Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, marking a major milestone in strengthening one of the Pilbara’s most important freight corridors.
Pilbara Ports has today released its first Climate Action Plan (2025-2030), outlining a clear pathway towards a sustainable future for its port operations and the wider Pilbara region.
Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 64.4 million tonnes (Mt) for July 2025.
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