New Zealand Hydrogen Refuelling Network

September 23rd, 2020

New Zealand Hydrogen Refuelling Network

Hiringa Energy is leading the development of a hydrogen production and refuelling network across New Zealand targeting the heavy vehicles market.

Main proponents:

Hiringa Energy

 Main end-use classification:

Hydrogen mobility

 Status:

Advanced development – subject to a positive final investment decision, Phase 1 stations could be operational in 2022

 Estimated cost:

 
Other involvement:

 

 Production details:

Hydrogen production – Under evaluation

 Location:

North and South Islands, New Zealand

 Announced funding:

NZ$20 million (provisionally approved) – Infrastructure Reference Group

Project description

Hiringa Energy, in combination with its project partners, is developing a hydrogen production and refuelling network across New Zealand targeting the heavy vehicles market.

The project would be implemented in phases:​

  • Phase 1: Eight refuelling stations across the north and south islands are planned to enter (physical) construction activities in 2022
  • Phase 2: A further 16 stations would be rolled out by 2025
  • Phase 3: Over 100 stations to be installed by 2030.

​Sites in Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Auckland, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Taupo and Wellington are included as part of Phase 1, with design works underway.

​Location selection and type are being prioritised based on:

  • Potential for aggregation of suitable fleets such as industrial complexes, commercial and logistics hubs, dairy factories, ports and airports
  • Proximity to potential renewable energy and/or hydrogen supply

Hydrogen supply for the stations would come from onsite electrolysers (of 1-4 MW scale) or delivered via tube trailers, depending on location and economics. Hydrogen from the Kapuni Renewable Hydrogen Project (a joint venture between Hiringa Energy and Ballance Agri-Nutrients) would also supply the network.

Hiringa Energy has announced partnership arrangements with TIL Logistics, the TR Group and Waitomo Group in support of network development.

In February 2021, Hyzon Motors and Hiringa Energy announced the two companies have signed a vehicle supply agreement, with Hyzon set to build and supply Hiringa with the first 20 zero emission hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles. The release indicated the vehicles would be built in a 6×4 configuration, with a gross combination mass of 58 tonnes and range of 680 kilometres.

Milestones

August 2020: It was announced that the Infrastructure Reference Group had provisionally approved NZ$20 million to support the establishment of the first phase of the refuelling network.

 

Updated: August 2021