Hydrogen Park Gladstone construction begins

Construction of HyP Gladstone, which is supported by up to $2.72 million from the Queensland Government’s Hydrogen Industry Development Fund, marks an important milestone in further fostering the hydrogen economy in the state.

When operational, by early 2024, HyP Gladstone will supply nearly 800 homes and businesses in Gladstone and Barney Point with a blend of up to 10% renewable hydrogen in their gas supply with no changes needed to appliances, connections or customer bills.

AGIG CEO, Craig de Laine, said: “The importance of renewable gas, including hydrogen, is becoming clearer by the day. Customers, including our large industrial customers, are keen to access renewable gas options such as renewable hydrogen to help meet Safeguard targets and to deliver Queensland’s low-carbon objectives more broadly.HyP Gladstone builds on AGIG’s experience in renewable hydrogen project development in Australia. As Australia’s first city-wide project, HyP Gladstone takes a leap forward in showcasing the low-carbon future of gas supply in Australia.”

AGIG is also collaborating closely with CQUniversity to bolster hydrogen-related skills, training, and STEM education in Queensland schools and among the wider workforce. Through this partnership, AGIG hopes to facilitate the seamless transfer of knowledge from research to industry, ensuring that the region can capitalise on the new opportunities in hydrogen, including greater employment opportunities for specialised skills.

Renewable gas can play a critical role in Australia’s energy transition to a renewable future in a way which makes best use of the country's existing built infrastructure while continuing to meet the needs of customers, the economy and benefiting the environment in the form of CO₂ reduction.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/18102023/hydrogen-park-gladstone-construction-begins/