Question 1

Strategy and Roadmaps

Accepted Answer

Australian Strategy
- Australia's National Hydrogen Strategy (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy.pdf)((https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy.pdf)Nov 2019)
-  On 24 February 2023, the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) agreed to a Review of the 2019 National Hydrogen Strategy to ensure it positions Australia on a path to be a global hydrogen leader by 2030 on both an export basis and for the decarbonisation of Australian industries. The public consultation process has now closed. To view the consultation, please visit Review of the National Hydrogen Strategy(https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/review-of-the-national-hydrogen-strategy)
- State of Hydrogen 2021 (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/publications/state-of-hydrogen-2021)(Dec 2021)
           - State of Hydrogen 2022 (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/publications/state-of-hydrogen-2022)(Dec 2022)

Australian Roadmap
- National Hydrogen Roadmap: Pathways to an economically sustainable hydrogen industry in Australia (https://www.csiro.au/en/work-with-us/services/consultancy-strategic-advice-services/csiro-futures/energy-and-resources/national-hydrogen-roadmap)(Nov 2019)

Question 2

Initiatives, Programs, and Policies

Accepted Answer

Updated March 2024

The Australian Government continues to progress important work under our Guarantee of Origin (GO scheme) certification scheme (to certify H2 and its derivatives), the Hydrogen Headstart Program and the National Hydrogen Strategy Review. 
 • We have completed public consultation on the GO scheme which is informing the development of legislation.
 • Work on the National Hydrogen Strategy review is progressing rapidly to ensure Australia remains on the path to becoming a global hydrogen leader, and to support the decarbonisation of Australian industries.
 • Six applicants have been shortlisted and invited to submit a full application in the next stage of the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program.

Question 3

Research and Development

Accepted Answer

Updated March 2024

In December 2023, the Australian Government opened the Australia-UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnerships Program to support research, development and demonstration of renewable hydrogen technologies and its applications for industry and transport decarbonisation. 
The Joint Call will support the ambitions of Australia and the UK to meet their industrial decarbonisation targets. It may also lead to future trade opportunities. It will leverage co-contributions from Australian and UK proponents, as well as UK government funding. $10 million in funding will be available for Australian projects over two years. Funding will be matched by Innovate UK to support UK partners on these joint projects. 
Supported projects will include, but are not limited to:
·         the production of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives
·         the use of hydrogen in hard-to-abate industry (iron and steelmaking, chemicals) and heavy transport sectors.

Question 4

Demonstration, Deployments, and Workforce Developments

Accepted Answer

Updated March 2024

In February 2024, the Australian and West Australian Governments announced a $140 million funding agreement to enable the construction of the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub under the Regional Hydrogen Hubs Program. This investment will help build infrastructure to support hydrogen exports and renewable energy production, as well as fund activities for a Clean Energy Training and Research Institute.
In January 2024, the Australian Government announced funding to develop the Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub in north Queensland. The initial stage of the hub will produce 800 tonnes of green hydrogen (renewable hydrogen) per year and will ramp up to around 3,000 tonnes for domestic supply, and ultimately in excess of 150,000 tonnes for export. The project has over $137 million of combined investment. The Commonwealth’s contribution is up to $70 million, including $20.7 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. The remaining funding is being sourced from industry and the German Government.

In January 2024, the Australian Government announced $70 million in funding to develop the Bell Bay Hydrogen Hub in northern Tasmania. This investment will help build “Common User Infrastructure,” necessary to create a hydrogen hub, such as hydrogen storage, transport and export infrastructure. The project will be delivered by a consortium of partners, is scheduled to be operational by 2028 and will facilitate the production of 45,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen a year.

In November 2023, ARENA announced $1.3 million to APA Group (APA) and Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF) for the $3.5 million ‘Parmelia Green Hydrogen Project – Feasibility Study’. The study will progress investigations into the development of a large-scale renewable hydrogen production facility supported by purpose built renewable generation south of Kwinana, WA. This hydrogen would be transported via a 43-kilometre section of APA’s existing Parmelia Gas Pipeline to WesCEF’s ammonia production facilities at the Kwinana Industrial Area south of Perth.

Question 5

Events and Solicitations

Accepted Answer

Updated March 2024

The Australian Government – through the Australian Trade and Investment Commission – is supporting the Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit which will be held in Brisbane, Queensland on 12-13 September 2024. This event brings together global hydrogen leaders to meet with the region’s policy makers and energy stakeholders. It is expected more than 3,000 industry leaders and 150 exhibitors will attend to showcase the latest technology, discuss new policies in place and analyse upcoming projects in the hydrogen space.

Question 6

Investments and Funding

Accepted Answer

Updated March 2024

Since November 2023, the Australian Government has progressed hydrogen specific funding under the following:
 • Hydrogen Headstart: Six applicants have been shortlisted and invited to submit a full application in the next stage of the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program. Shortlisted applicants have until 27 June 2024 to submit their full application. The Australian Government intends to announce funding recipients in late 2024. This investment will help bridge the commercial gap for early hydrogen production projects.
 • UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnerships: Grants funding of up to $10 million over 3 years for hydrogen research, development and demonstration projects in partnership with UK companies. Applications for grants closed on 19 January 2024.

Question 7

Regulations, Codes & Standards, and Safety

Accepted Answer

Updated March 2024

The Australian Government continues to progress work under the National Hydrogen Regulatory Review. This initiative supports development of Australia’s hydrogen industry by providing greater clarity around regulatory pathways.
The next stage of the review involves developing National Codes of Best Practice for the following topics:
 • Hydrogen Production Safety.
 • Ammonia Production Safety.
 • Hydrogen Refuelling Stations.
 • Hydrogen Appliances, Plant and Equipment Compliance.
 • Ammonia Appliances, Plant and Equipment Compliance.

Once published, the National Codes of Best Practice will provide clear guidance for industry and regulators alike regarding regulatory pathways for hydrogen and ammonia projects.

Question 8

Data

Question 9

Websites

Accepted Answer

Australian Institute of EnergyTasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan(http://aie.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Hydrogen_Division)
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources(https://www.industry.gov.au/)

Question 10

Reports & Publications

Accepted Answer

National Hydrogen Roadmap:  Pathways to an economically sustainable hydrogen industry in Australia by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) 2018Hydrogen for Australia's future: A briefing paper for the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Councilb(http://www.coagenergycouncil.gov.au/publications/hydrogen-australias-future)y the Hydrogen Strategy Group, August 2018
Opportunities for Australia from Hydrogen Exports (https://arena.gov.au/news/hydrogen-offers-significant-exporting-potential-for-australia/)by ACIL Allen Consulting for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), August 2018

Question 11

Member Statements

Accepted Answer

Australian Statement (PDF); 41st Steering Committee Meeting; New Delhi, India; March 19-20, 2024
Australian Statement (https://1fa05528-d4e5-4e84-97c1-ab5587d4aabf.filesusr.com/ugd/45185a_073f078178364f8599a94f8efee2e7b2.pdf)(PDF); 40th Steering Committee Meeting; Washington DC, USA; October 4-5, 2023

Australian Statement (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/45185a_d4f678627d424453958b9cf7cfbd001b.pdf)(PDF); 30th Steering Committee Meeting; Pretoria, South Africa; December 4-7, 2018
Australian Statement (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/45185a_f5e9d81d5bf94c809765a8a9d3c1eb6c.pdf)(PDF); 27th Steering Committee Meeting; Hamburg, Germany; April 25-28, 2017
Australian Statement (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/45185a_9faa0261672b419582fd6ed14a0cd644.pdf)(PDF 127KB); 18th Steering Committee Meeting; Seville, Spain; 14 November 2012
Australian Statement (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/45185a_8ff2c1ea6d36431183372b958d00e748.pdf)(PDF 418KB); 14th Steering Committee Meeting; Shanghai, China; 21-22 September 2010
Australian Statement ((https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/45185a_b1896368d105434198a0f13e1869ef38.pdf)PDF 805KB); ILC Committee Meeting; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 24-26 April 2007
Australian Statement (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/45185a_8f33a076547545e2b72fafba0c703774.pdf)(PDF 80KB); Implementation and Liaison Committee Meeting; Oxford, England; 30 January - 1 February 2007
Australian Statement (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/45185a_2985daa6fb094cd78cd1d6012801e114.pdf)(PDF 326KB); Steering Committee Meeting; Reykjavik, Iceland; 26-27 September 2006
Australian Statement; Steering Committee Meeting; Kyoto, Japan; 14-15 September 2005 (No electronic presentation)
Australian Statement (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/45185a_2985daa6fb094cd78cd1d6012801e114.pdf)(PDF 196KB); Steering Committee Meeting; Paris, France; 26-28 January 2005
Australian Statement (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/45185a_bcdf23ccf92344b4ba731d202940ebbc.pdf)(PDF 19KB); Steering Committee Meeting; Beijing, China; 26-28 May 2004
Australian Statement (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/45185a_5f0043d6662c4ba5a49a161ee6b94c10.pdf)(PDF 34KB); ILC Committee Meeting; Reisensburg, Germany; 26 February 2004
Ministerial Statement (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/45185a_78931da2b8f149acba9e5d08db376dc2.pdf)(PDF 74KB); IPHE Inaugural Ministerial Meeting; Washington, DC; 20 Nov 2003

Question 12

Contact

Accepted Answer

Rebecca THOMSON: Rebecca.thomson@dcceew.gov.au (Rebecca.thomson@dcceew.gov.au)