Hydrogen Park Gladstone (Project reclassified as Operating)
Hydrogen Park Gladstone
This project involves the blending of renewable hydrogen with natural gas, at volumes of up to 10%, for supply into the city of Gladstone’s gas distribution network.
| Main proponents:
Australian Gas Networks (AGN), part of the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) |
Main end-use classification:
Hydrogen in gas networks |
Status:
Operating – network blending commenced in November 2024 |
Estimated cost:
AUD$6.48 million |
| Other involvement:
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Production details:
Hydrogen production – Approximately 65 kilograms per day (electrolyser capacity) |
Location:
Queensland, Australia |
Announced funding:
AUD$2.72 million – Queensland Government Hydrogen Industry Development Fund |
Project description
Hydrogen Park Gladstone produces renewables-based hydrogen using a 175-kilowatt (kW) Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyser.
100% certified renewable electricity is sourced from the grid and water for the electrolyser is supplied through the Gladstone Regional Council Water Network to produce renewable hydrogen.
The renewables-based hydrogen is blended with natural gas, at volumes of up to 10%, for supply to around 700 residential and business customers on Gladstone’s entire gas distribution network.
Hydrogen storage capacity is 10 kilograms onsite. It is estimated the project would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 57 tonnes per annum.
Site selection and detailed engineering has been completed with the project receiving Development Approval in April 2023 from the Gladstone Ports Corporation for its site location in Gladstone.
In October 2023, AGIG announced the start of construction of Hydrogen Park Gladstone, with construction and commissioning completed. Blending of hydrogen into the Gladstone gas distribution network commenced in November 2024.
The project is supported by AUD$2.72 million from the Queensland Government’s Hydrogen Industry Development Fund.
Reviewed (reviewed by the project proponent): February 2025