• Policy

        • Australia

        • 2022

        POWERING AUSTRALIA: National Reconstruction Fund

        Policy to prioritise regional industry under the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund with up to $3 billion allocated to new energy industries that includes hydrogen electrolysers and fuel switching, and green metals: steel, alumina and aluminium. The fund would operate on similar terms to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2022

        South Australia - Construction of a hydrogen power station, electrolyser and storage facility within the Whyalla City Council

        A $593 million (USD 378 million) plan over four years will fund a 200 MW hydrogen power station, 250 MW electrolyser, and 100-ton storage facility in Whyalla. The facility is expected to be operational in 2026 and supports the State’s goal of reaching net 100% renewable energy by 2027.

        In 2024, development approval was granted by both State and Commonwealth regulators, including environmental and cultural heritage considerations. The government signed a contract with GE Vernova to supply four 100% hydrogen-ready gas turbines.

        The government will delay investment in the electrolyser due to issues at the local steel…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2021

        Western Australia Government 50 million fund to drive renewable hydrogen industry development

        $50 million to stimulate local demand for renewable hydrogen in transport and industrial settings and to drive investment into renewable hydrogen. Funding part of the $61.5 million 2021-22 State Budget announcement to drive renewable hydrogen development and demand stimulation. This program forms part of the $750 million Climate Action Fund. Funding to date includes: $10 million to support hydrogen fuelled transport (2021).

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2022

        Western Australia - advancing hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing

        $500,000 to advance hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing in Western Australia. Funds allocated to support industry proponents in undertaking feasibility studies regarding the potential size, scale and market for electrolyser manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance opportunities in the state. Awarded under the $750 million Climate Action Fund.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2022

        South Australia new legislation on hydrogen production

        The new legislation will provide a single access point into government for licensing and regulating hydrogen generation projects, similar to what has been afforded to the oil and gas industry. It will cover both hydrogen production from renewables and from natural gas with carbon capture and storage.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2020

        Western Australia - Hydrogen Legal Frameworks Review

        $3 million Hydrogen Legal Frameworks Review to support a local hydrogen industry. Funding from the Western Australia Recovery Plan.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2024

        South Australian Government - Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act

        The new legislation covering on hydrogen production and storage will provide a single access point into government for licensing and regulating hydrogen generation projects, similar to what has been afforded to the oil and gas industry. It will cover both hydrogen production from renewables and from natural gas with carbon capture and storage.
        On 16 November 2023, South Australia’s Parliament passed the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Bill 2023 (SA) (Bill). The Bill will commence as the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2023 (HRE Act), once regulations have been finalised. Consultation on the draft regulations closed on 15 April 2024.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2020

        South Australia - upgrade of the Port Bonython jetty in preparation for a hydrogen hub

        $37 million upgrade of the Port Bonython jetty in preparation for a hydrogen hub.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2022

        South Australia - Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub

        $30 million towards the Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub. 1 of 7 Hydrogen Hubs selected for funding under the Commonwealth Government's Regional Hydrogen Hubs Program.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2021

        Western Australia - Pilbara Hydrogen Hub

        $70 million to support the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub. 1 of 7 Hydrogen Hubs selected for funding under the Commonwealth Government's Regional Hydrogen Hubs Program. An additional $2.2 million was awarded for the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub FTE's and Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) work.

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