Australia's $70M Hydrogen Hub to Cut Emissions, Boost Exports by 2026
A $70 million hydrogen hub is set to begin operations in Hunter Valley, NSW, by 2026, pending final investment. Led by Origin Energy and supported by federal and state governments, the project aims to reduce emissions in heavy industries and free up domestic gas supply for households. The hub, located near the Port of Newcastle, will use a 55-megawatt electrolyser to produce up to 5500 tonnes of green hydrogen annually from recycled water and renewable electricity. This hydrogen will be used to create green ammonia and ammonium nitrate at Orica's Kooragang Island site, replacing gas in these processes. The project is seen as a demonstration of emissions reduction in heavy industries by Orica's CEO, Sanjeev Gandhi. Origin's CEO, Frank Calabria, acknowledges challenges in delivering hydrogen at scale but stresses the importance of collaboration. The hub is expected to create around 100 jobs and facilitate future exports of green hydrogen and ammonia. The Hunter Valley hydrogen hub, led by Origin Energy and backed by governments, is set to start production by 2026. It will reduce emissions in heavy industries, free up domestic gas supply, and potentially export green hydrogen and ammonia. The project's success depends on a final investment decision and effective collaboration.
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