Future Energy and Hydrogen Precinct

Future Energy and Hydrogen Precinct

The project proponent is investigating a proposal for an energy and hydrogen precinct at Swanbank, near Brisbane, Queensland.

Main proponents: CleanCo	Main end-use classification: Power use	Status: Under development – preliminary studies announced	Estimated cost:
Other involvement:	Production details: Under evaluation	Location: Queensland, Australia	Announced funding: AUD$1.5 million – Queensland Government

Project description

CleanCo is a Queensland publicly owned electricity generator and operates the Swanbank E combined-cycle gas-fired power station, near Brisbane, capable of generating up to 385 MW of power. Once part of a precinct of coal-fired power stations – Swanbank A, B, C and D – Swanbank E remains the only operating power station on the site.

The project proponent will be undertaking precinct planning which will investigate renewable-based hydrogen production and refuelling facilities, on-site solar and modifications to feed renewable hydrogen into Swanbank E power station.

In August 2021, the Queensland Government announced AUD$1.5 million of funding in support of the development of concept-level design options as part of its COVID-19 economic recovery plan.

 

Reviewed: May 2023