Hydrogen Bell Bay Project
Hydrogen Bell Bay Project
This project involves a hydrogen plant development at the port of Bell Bay, north of Launceston with the initial focus on domestic supply as Stage 1 to be followed by export markets in Stage 2.
| Main proponents:
Countrywide Hydrogen Holdings Pty Ltd |
Main end-use classification:
Stage 1: domestic supply – mobility/gas networks |
Status:
Under development |
Estimated cost:
Stage 1: AUD$70 million |
| Other involvement:
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Production details:
Hydrogen production – 10 MW (Stage 1) 1,600 tonnes per annum initially |
Location:
Tasmania, Australia |
Announced funding:
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Project description
(Note: In the first part of 2025, the Principals of Countrywide Hydrogen have completed a Management Buyout with parent company ReNu Energy Limited to acquire all its hydrogen assets.)
The project proponent advises that in November 2024, Countrywide Hydrogen partnered with Bell Bay Advanced Manufacturing Zone (BBAMZ) to submit a funding application under the Federal Department of Infrastructure’s Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program. The funding application sought shared funding for Stage 1.
A 1.1hectare site has been secured under an option lease on Mobil Road alongside the port.
The project proponent advises that further details will be available on receipt of funding advice from BBAMZ, the funding applicant.
Reviewed (reviewed by the project proponent): August 2025