Port of Brisbane Hydrogen Hub and Refueller
Port of Brisbane Hydrogen Hub and Refueller
Lion Energy is developing renewables-based hydrogen production and refuelling infrastructure at the Port of Brisbane
| Main proponents:
Lion Energy |
Main end-use classification:
Hydrogen mobility primary focus |
Status:
Under development |
Estimated cost:
Project capital cost estimate of approximately AUD$13.5 million |
| Other involvement:
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Production details:
Two 1MW Alkaline electrolysers with capacity to deliver 850 kilograms (kgs) per day of hydrogen production; initial production targeted at 420 kgs of hydrogen per day |
Location:
Queensland, Australia |
Announced funding:
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Project description
In March 2023, Lion Energy announced that it had signed a milestone Heads of Agreement with the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd for a long-term lease of land within the Port of Brisbane, where Lion Energy plans to build and operate hydrogen production and refuelling facilities. In its Quarterly Report issued in October 2023, Lion Energy reported that lease agreement negotiations were finalised.
In its Quarterly Report (Amended) issued in January 2024, Lion Energy noted that, in September 2023, it had submitted Development Application materials for the project to the Queensland State Assessment and Referral Agency (after receiving development consent from the Port of Brisbane in August 2023).
The project would be geared to heavy mobility fleets with an early focus on supplying Brisbane-area public bus fleets, as well as serving the heavy vehicle traffic to and from the Port of Brisbane. The project proponent also notes the application of fuel cells providing onsite off-grid power to the Queensland construction and mining sectors.
In March 2023, the project proponent reported that it had signed a General Equipment and Procurement Agreement with Fueltech Hydrogen Pty Ltd for the supply of refuelling and tube trailer packages for the project. The equipment purchased (at a cost of approximately US$1.8 million) includes one Censtar Refuelling Station, including compressor, storage banks, chillers, and dispenser plus two mobile hydrogen storage tubes plus frame. The project proponent has noted that the refuelling package has arrived in Australia and is being progressed to comply with local standards.
The project would also include two 1MW alkaline electrolyser packages with capacity to deliver 850 kgs per day of hydrogen production; initial production is targeted at 420 kgs of hydrogen per day
100% of electricity purchased will be backed by Large Scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) or renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Process water is to be provided by the existing potable water network in the area.
Project Front-end Engineering and Design (FEED) studies were completed in the third quarter of 2022.
The project proponent advises that it is progressing discussions with bus and genset supply industries on their requirements, as well as progressing discussions with prospective joint venture partner organisations.
In March 2024, Lion Energy reported that the project had obtained Development Approval (subject to conditions) from the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA). Lion Energy also reported that, based on the current schedule (as of March 2024), commissioning of the facilities was expected in the second half of 2024.
Updated: March 2024