Woodside to drive the development of Australia's local hydrogen market
Published by Bella Weetch,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
Woodside Energy, BGC and Centurion, with the support of the Western Australian Government, are advancing plans for a proposed self-contained hydrogen production, storage and refuelling station, located in the Rockingham Industry Zone, Australia.
The project was successful in the Expressions of Interest stage of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s AUS$10 million Hydrogen Fuelled Transport Program. This programme aims to accelerate the uptake of hydrogen-fuelled transport, build local skills and capability, and stimulate local hydrogen production.
With matched funding from Woodside, the proposal targets the delivery of hydrogen fuel at a globally-competitive price of AUS$11/kg, and subsidises a number of large hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.
Named the Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth, the project would be located adjacent to Woodside’s proposed H2Perth project – a proposed domestic and export-scale hydrogen and ammonia production facility.
The Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth aims to:
- Supply low cost, renewable hydrogen fuel for local customers.
- Stimulate and enable hydrogen demand in Western Australia.
- Support State Government objectives for hydrogen to be a significant fuel source for transportation by 2030.
Hydrogen is proposed to be produced using a 2 MW electrolyser, powered by renewable energy sourced from the South West Interconnected System. Production will be timed to occur during periods of excess solar in the grid and stored onsite. Where needed, Woodside will also use Renewable Energy Certificates.
Initially, Woodside is targeting production of 235 kg/d of hydrogen at the Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth, with the potential to scale up to a targeted 800 kg/d.
Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth will be available to industrial customers, as well as the public. Through the programme, hydrogen is targeted to be made available at a globally-competitive price of AUS$11/kg for a 10-year period.
Woodside has signed conditional, non-binding offtake Memorandums of Understanding (MoU), stating its intention to supply hydrogen from Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth to:
- BGC, which intends to buy and operate 5 – 10 hydrogen concrete agitator trucks.
- Centurion, which intends to buy and operate two hydrogen prime movers.
It is envisaged that the grant will support BGC and Centurion with purchasing the vehicles to replace large diesel trucks currently in use. Woodside also proposes to lease a small fleet of Hyundai Nexo vehicles which are to be refuelled at the facility.
The grant will also support Woodside’s operation of the facility to be able to offer hydrogen at the targeted price.
Woodside will continue to progress design work and engagement with relevant regulatory bodies. Subject to necessary commercial arrangements and regulatory approvals, including securing land tenure, Woodside is targeting start-up at the Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth in 2024.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/17082022/woodside-to-drive-the-development-of-australias-local-hydrogen-market/
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