GeelongPort is Victoria’s second largest port located within the state’s largest regional city supporting the agricultural, construction and energy sectors.
The hydrogen hub will be a production and distribution facility for green hydrogen that will accelerate Victoria’s transition to a clean energy future.
GeelongPort has selected CAC-H2 as its foundation developer. The company’s expertise lies in its ability to provide custom solutions for energy recovery and carbon capture.
The investment demonstrates the port’s continued commitment to tackle climate change in its ambition to become Australia’s most sustainable bulk port.
GeelongPort chief executive Brett Winter said he was pleased to announce this positive step forward for the Geelong region and the wider nation’s renewable approach.
“We acknowledge that climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing communities globally, and we need to do everything we can at a local level to respond and minimise these impacts,” said Winter.
“As an infrastructure asset and key regional gateway for Victoria’s supply chains, we need to be adaptive and responsive to the impacts of climate change to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of businesses and communities that rely on us so heavily.”
The Geelong Hydrogen Hub will be a production and distribution facility for green hydrogen, a sustainable energy carrier that can be used as an alternative fuel source for Victorian households, businesses and industries and help reduce Victoria’s reliance on fossil fuels.
Pending regulatory approvals, the first stage of the hub is expected to be operational in December 2023.
For more information visit the GeelongPort website.