The Hydrogen Utility and Vopak Terminals Australia have announced a collaboration for the H2-Hub Gladstone project in Queensland, Australia. The project aims to establish a renewable energy complex for green hydrogen and green ammonia production. With 3 GW of planned electrolyser capacity and over 1.7 million tonnes per year of planned green ammonia production, H2-Hub Gladstone is set to be one of the largest green hydrogen and green ammonia developments in Queensland and a leading export project globally. The collaboration between H2U and Vopak will focus on the development of the Export Terminal of H2-Hub Gladstone.
H2U has already formed strategic partnerships and green ammonia offtake agreements with Orica Australia, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Korea East-West Power. Vopak Terminals Australia, a subsidiary of Royal Vopak, is a global leader in independent tank storage and has over 20 years of experience in storing ammonia. Vopak aims to contribute to the development of new supply chains for green ammonia and hydrogen and has plans for green ammonia projects in the Netherlands, Singapore, and the US.
The collaboration between H2U and Vopak is seen as a valuable addition to the H2-Hub Gladstone consortium, bringing Vopak’s expertise and industry-leading track record as a storage terminal operator. The project has been declared a Coordinated Project by the Queensland Coordinator-General and is progressing with the environmental impact assessment. The collaboration is expected to support the project’s development and future green ammonia offtake partnerships.
The project has received support from the Queensland Government, with Minister Glenn Butcher stating that it aligns with the government’s vision for a clean energy future and will create local job opportunities. Vopak’s managing director, Paul Kanters, sees the collaboration as an opportunity to shape a sustainable future and accelerate towards new energies.
Overall, the collaboration between H2U and Vopak for the H2-Hub Gladstone project signifies a significant step towards the development of a green hydrogen and green ammonia export hub in Queensland, contributing to the global energy transition.
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