Green Liquid Hydrogen Export Project
A commercial-scale green hydrogen facility at Townsville, Queensland, is under investigation.
| Main proponents:
Origin Energy, Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
Main end-use classification:
Export potential, domestic supply |
Status:
Under development |
Estimated cost:
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| Other involvement:
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Production details:
Under evaluation |
Location:
Queensland, Australia
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Announced funding:
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Project description:
Origin Energy and Kawasaki Heavy Industries are collaborating to assess the potential of a green hydrogen production facility in Townsville, Queensland. Following completion of a feasibility study in 2020, the proponents are focussed on developing a commercial-scale, export-oriented project, targetting first exports in the late 2020s to early 2030s.
In August 2021, ENEOS Corporation announced that it had concluded a memorandum with Origin Energy to conduct a study on a potential business collaboration for the development of a CO2-free hydrogen supply chain between Japan and Australia; the release noted the two companies would jointly examine the potential for the reliable supply of affordable hydrogen made with renewable energy in Queensland.
Updated: August 2021