AHC CEO, Dr Fiona Simon, said the four-day conference will showcase the role hydrogen will play as a global energy carrier and how Australia is in prime position to lead the energy transition.
“Hydrogen is an essential part of Australia’s future energy mix and this country has a unique combination of advantages to influence and drive the global hydrogen economy,” Dr Simon said.
The Australian Hydrogen Conference will bring together leading policy makers from Government with the best and brightest minds in the hydrogen industry to discuss how the National Hydrogen Strategy sits within the Low Emissions Technology Statement, and other recent policy decisions that have helped accelerate the development of hydrogen in Australia’s future energy mix.
Dr Simon said the advancements in this low emissions, versatile energy carrier could be worth as much as $26 billion a year in additional GDP.
“Current projections estimate upwards of 16,900 new jobs in the industry by 2050,” she added.
Among the keynote speakers at the virtual conference, a first for energy in Australia, are:
- Angus Taylor MP – Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction
- Dr Alan Finkel AO – Chief Scientist, Australian Government
- Holger Losch – Deputy Director General (Executive Board) Federation of German Industries
- Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
- Nak-Hyun Kwon – Director of Business Coordination, H2Korea
- Nick Barilo – Director of the Centre for Hydrogen Safety, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
“It’s a unique group of hydrogen experts who will provide real insight into our energy future. However, it is clear that even more action is needed to position Australia as a reliable hydrogen exporter with our international partners,” Dr Simon added.
The Conference will be told that Australia needs a comprehensive and actionable hydrogen market plan if Australia is to build a world-scale hydrogen industry, with a focus to 2030.
“The Australian Hydrogen Council encourages the Federal Government to adopt 2030 as its ‘hydrogen at $2’ target date. This is because Japan has indicated that it is seeking hydrogen at a production price of $2 a kilo post-2030, and Korea has proposed a goal of $1.70 to $2 a kilo by 2030 as well.”
“We cannot afford to miss this opportunity. This is also because our current export industries are vulnerable to a reduction in demand as countries and companies implement net zero targets.
The Australian Hydrogen Council believes planning for ‘H2 under $2’ should include clarity on regulations, which would inform the plans and investments of the public and private sector and communities.
“We are very supportive of the Australian Government’s commitment to hydrogen and encourage targeted Government policy to drive growth in hydrogen production and use.
“Partnerships between governments, the private sector and communities are vital for the energy transition, and hydrogen will play a key role” concluded Dr Simon.
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