Australian Renewable state Agency ARENA has announced that six applicants have been shortlisted and invited to submit a full application in the next stage of the $2 billion
Applicants:
– bp Low Carbon Australia Pty Ltd
– HIF Asia Pacific Pty Limited (HIF Global)
– KEPCO Aus Australia Pty Ltd (Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO))
– Origin Energy Future Fuels Pty Ltd
– Stanwell Corporation Limited
– Murchison Hydrogen Renewables Pty Ltd as trustee for Murchison Hydrogen Renewables Project Trust (Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners)
Together, these applicants represent a total electrolyser capacity of over 3.5 GW across various end uses, placing them amongst the largest renewable hydrogen projects in the world.
These applicants are developing projects that involve deploying large-scale electrolysers of at least 50 MW in size, making a significant and faster impact on implementing a new renewable hydrogen industry. The shortlisted applicants are developing projects in Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and Western Australia.
“Hydrogen Headstart is a crucial step towards keeping Australia on the path to become a global hydrogen leader, creating new export opportunities, while helping to decarbonise our economy,” ARENA CEO Darren Miller said.
