The South Australian Government has today launched a world-leading hydrogen project in the Eyre Peninsula to further its bid to create a green hydrogen export industry.
As the largest green ammonia plant in the world, the $240 million Eyre Peninsula Gateway Hydrogen Project will hope to see South Australia progress in its plans to a target of net-100% renewable energy by 2030.
The project, led by green infrastructure firm H2U, will be accompanied by a $37 million upgrade to the Port Bonython Jetty in a bid to encourage investment and export opportunities as the state.
Premier Steven Marshall says the jetty’s upgrade will unlock significant trade and investment opportunities due to the increased interest in green energy.
“South Australia’s ambition to create, use and export green hydrogen is getting global attention, and has great potential to create jobs and sustain long-term investment,” said the Premier.
“Maintaining this critical piece of infrastructure will unlock further export opportunities in key markets, particularly across Asia, boosting economic activity and creating jobs in our state.
“The $240 million demonstrator phase of the project is of global significance, but it is just the precursor to a much larger production and export facility, that could see us also strengthen our energy ties with traditional trading partners.”
The Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan also congratulated H2U, on the project and committed to helping fast-track the development of the project.
“Our target of net-100% renewable energy by 2030 will produce some of the most cost-effective green hydrogen in the world,” said
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