Darwin Clean Hydrogen Hub – Market Development Study (Archived)

October 31st, 2024

Darwin Clean Hydrogen Hub – Market Development Study

The project proponents have undertaken a joint study into the growth potential of a clean hydrogen market in Darwin, northern Australia.

Main proponents:

INPEX (Study Lead), Santos

 Main end-use classification:

Under evaluation

 Status:

Archived – market development study completed

 Estimated cost:

~AUD$3 million – market development study
Other involvement:

CSIRO, Xodus – data, modelling and analysis

 Production details:
Under evaluation		 Location:

Northern Territory, Australia

 Announced funding:

AUD$1 million – Australian Government Regional Hydrogen Hubs Program – Design and Development funding stream

Project description

The project proponents have undertaken a joint study into opportunities for the provision of domestic and international hydrogen supply chains. The joint study series of programs focused on:

  • Market demand for hydrogen and its derivatives (e.g., methanol and ammonia) as fuel in transport and power generation, and feedstock for chemicals
  • Renewable energy sites and infrastructure for water electrolysis to produce and deliver hydrogen and its derivatives to market
  • Hydrogen production from natural gas and carbon capture and storage capacity requirements
  • Bulk and distributed storage requirements
  • Domestic and international hydrogen supply chains

The joint study program is estimated to cost approximately AUD$3 million, with INPEX and Santos each providing approximately AUD$1million. The joint study program is also recipient of a AUD$1 million grant through the Australian Government’s Regional Hydrogen Hubs Program (Design and Development funding stream).

The market development study has been completed and the final report has been submitted to the relevant parties.

 

Reviewed: October 2024