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Australia’s first commercial-scale green hydrogen project unveiled

Australia’s first commercial-scale green hydrogen project is set to commence production in late 2024 following the recent acquisition of Northam Solar Farm in Western Australia by Infinite Green Energy (IGE).

IGE has partnered with South Korean construction and engineering company Samsung C&T to build the Northam Hydrogen Project (MEG HP1), 100km northeast of Perth, which has already completed front-end engineering and design.

The $110 million phase-one construction of MEG HP1 is targeted to be completed in the last quarter of 2024, and will include a 10MW hydrogen electrolyser and truck-loading terminal.

The plant is expected to produce up to four tonnes of renewable hydrogen for the medium and heavy transport industry per day.

“Hydrogen is expected to be the most cost-competitive, low-carbon solution for medium-duty and heavy-duty transport, and Samsung C&T recognises the global opportunity and the environmental benefits,” says IGE CEO Stephen Gauld (pictured above, on left, with IGE chairman Peter Coleman, on right).

“MEG HP1 will enable Western Australia to take a leadership position in the use of renewable hydrogen in transport, consistent with the objectives of the Western Australian Government’s Renewable Hydrogen Strategy.”

The Northam Hydrogen Project is Samsung C&T’s first foray in Australia.

“We are committed to fast-tracking the energy transition, creating opportunities for people and businesses, and production of green hydrogen is a key component of that story,” says Samsung C&T vice-president Andrew Ahn.

The green hydrogen produced by MEG HP1 will be primarily consumed by Western Australia-based waste companies for use in back-to-base refuse collection and fleet vehicles.

IGE has a memorandum of understanding to supply six Western Australian transport companies, in addition to one company already under contract in the state.

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