Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) began the of construction of Hydrogen Park (HyP) Gladstone, the first city-wide renewable H₂ blending project in Australia. Construction of HyP Gladstone, which is supported by up to $2.72 MM from the Queensland Government’s H₂ Industry Development Fund, marks an important milestone in further fostering the H₂ economy in the state.

When operational, by early 2024, HyP Gladstone will supply nearly 800 homes and businesses in Gladstone and Barney Point with a blend of up to 10% renewable, carbon-free H₂ in their gas supply with no changes needed to appliances, connections or customer bills.

AGIG CEO, Craig de Laine said, “The importance of renewable gas, including H₂, is becoming clearer by the day. Customers, including our large industrial customers, are keen to access renewable gas options such as H₂ to help meet Safeguard targets and to deliver Queensland’s low carbon objectives more broadly.”

“HyP Gladstone builds on AGIG’s experience in renewable H₂ project development in Australia. As Australia’s first city-wide project, HyP Gladstone takes a leap forward in showcasing the low-carbon future of gas supply in Australia. Importantly, renewable gases such as H₂ can be delivered safely, reliably and at very little incremental cost through our world-class gas distribution network.”

“AGIG is focused on delivering its vision to provide renewable gas to our customers across Australia, including in Queensland This includes by providing at least 10% renewable gas by 2030 and 100% renewable gas by no later than 2050,” said de Laine.

“We appreciate the Queensland Government’s ongoing support of HyP Gladstone, and the broader actions they are taking to develop a H₂ industry in the state. Queensland is very well placed to benefit from this new low-carbon industry and the jobs it will create, including in regions such as Gladstone.”

“Initiatives like the Queensland Government’s H₂ Industry Development Fund, the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan and the landmark H₂ Industry Development Amendment Bill recently introduced to parliament are important parts of enabling greater investment in H₂ and renewable gas infrastructure.”