The company joins Queensland generator Stanwell alongside four Japanese companies in commencing a feasibility study into the development of a large-scale green hydrogen project in central Queensland.
Japan’s largest hydrogen supplier, Iwatani, makes up part of the consortium alongside Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kansai Electric Power Company and Marubeni.
The project proposes to export green hydrogen to Japan and supply large industrial customers in the central Queensland region to support emissions reduction for the domestic industry.
APA CEO and Managing Director Rob Wheals said the company was thrilled to be a part of the large-scale project.
“Australia’s advantages in hydrogen are enormous and this project could be a game-changer in helping Queensland develop a hydrogen industry at scale,” Mr Wheals said.
In a joint statement, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said it was further progress towards Queensland becoming a renewable hydrogen superpower.
“Since we first announced the landmark partnership between Iwatani and the publicly-owned Stanwell, land has also been secured for a 3 GW facility in Aldoga, west of Gladstone,” the Premier said.
All consortium partners will provide financial contributions towards the study.
Green hydrogen production is expected to commence around 2025, and once established, the project will make up the largest in Queensland.
Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni said the consortium brought together high-calibre expertise across the hydrogen supply chain – including renewable energy, hydrogen production, liquefaction, shipping and offtake.
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