Hydrogen Bell Bay Project (New Project added March 2025)

March 11th, 2025

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 Pty Ltd

Main end-use classification:

Stage 1: domestic supply – mobility/gas networks
Stage 2: export penetration – ammonia

Status:

Under development

Estimated cost:

Stage 1: AUD$70 million

Other involvement:

 

Production details:

Hydrogen production – 10 MW (Stage 1) 1,600 tonnes per annum initially

Location:

Tasmania, Australia

Announced funding:

 

Project description

(Note: The Principals of Countrywide Hydrogen have lodged 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):  March 2025