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The Australian Government has released a #blueprint to guide the #production, use and #export of #hydrogen to position Australia as a global hydrogen leader. The State, Territory and Federal governments worked together and with industry to finalise the #NationalHydrogenStrategy. It identifies four objectives, supported by 34 actions and associated enablers to underpin delivery of Australia’s #hydrogenindustry at scale. Central to this delivery is the green #HydrogenProductionTaxIncentive program and the expanded green #HydrogenHeadstart program, which the Australian Government is funding through an estimated $8 billion allocation made in the 2024–25 #FederalBudget as part of its #FutureMadeinAustralia initiative. In addition to the release of the National Hydrogen Strategy, Researchers at UNSW Sydney have released the first report on the feasibility of a #collaboration between Australia and Germany on hydrogen and #greenmetals. The report forms part of the Australian Government’s Green Metals for Sustainable Steel from Australia and Germany (#SuSteelAG) initiative, and aims to explore the potential of creating a sustainable #greeniron and steel #valuechain between the two countries.  UNSW is leading the SuSteelAG project, and its first report suggests there is a genuine opportunity for #partnership between Australia and Germany in the future of #industrialdecarbonisation. The UNSW team includes Rahman Daiyan, Ph.D., Iain MacGill, Ismet Canbulat, Serkan Saydam, Peter Ellersdorfer and Muhammad Haider Ali Khan, Ph.D. “By leveraging Australia’s rich #mineralresources and #renewableenergy capabilities, and Germany’s advanced #industrialtechnologies, this partnership has the potential to redefine #sustainablesteelproduction on an international scale,” Ismet Canbulat said.

🏭 Integrated plants! 🔋 Among other things, that’s what stands out about the transformative green #steel projects such as Boden in Sweden. As this piece highlights, 700MW of electrolysers will help to produce 100,000 tonnes of hydrogen for steel production per year. #Plasmolysis is an alternative technology that has the promise of producing a higher yield of hydrogen for the same energy input. That’s what our DESNZ-funded testing has shown. On top of this, it relies on simple manufacturing processes and can take a wide range of feedstocks, making it ideal for integrating into new and existing plants. Send us a message to start a conversation about integrating hydrogen production into green steel manufacturing plants. #Decarbonisation #NetZero #HardToAbate https://on.ft.com/4cL3EGH

𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 “𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲’: 𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗙𝗔 by Hydrogen Insight via FuelCellChina Renewable H2 should displace gas in Canberra’s ambitions for DRI and #greensteel, argues think-tank   #Australia should pivot its #greenhydrogen export ambitions towards #greeniron and #steel, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has said today (Thursday), arguing that #exports of #renewable #H2 and its #derivatives will be “prohibitively expensive” and #fossilgas too #carbonintensive for domestic #steel #production.   Citing IEEFA’s #research from last year, Soroush Basirat, the think-tank’s energy finance analyst for global steel, told Hydrogen Insight that H2 #transportation — even in forms such as #ammonia, #liquified hydrogen, and #LOHC (liquid organic hydrogen carriers) — “poses #challenges like low #efficiency and additional #costs”, potentially adding $2.50 to $4.50 per kilogram of hydrogen delivered.   And in a briefing note published today, entitled Hydrogen holds great potential for Australia’s #onshore green iron #production, #IEEFA also argued that the #Australian #government’s continued support for fossil gas as a means to make direct-reduced iron (#DRI) #production for use in domestic #steelmaking risks undermining the country’s wider industrial #ambitions and #climate #goals.   Moreover, exporting hydrogen that ultimately gets used in the #steelsector in other #countries would actually add $128-230 per tonne of #crudesteel (assuming 51kg of H2 to make one tonne of steel), the think-tank’s research suggests.   “The global steel sector is considering a future that involves #shipping green iron rather than shipping both #greenhydrogen and #ironore separately,” Basirat told Hydrogen Insight. “By allocating green hydrogen to domestic #ironmaking, #Australia can become one of the main exporters of green iron.”   The article link is here: https://lnkd.in/dFXmARc9

New Report: UNSW to lead Australian consortia to progress next steps in hydrogen and green metals collaboration between Australia and Germany by Rahman Daiyan, Ph.D., Iain MacGill, Ismet Canbulat, Serkan Saydam, Peter Ellersdorfer, Muhammad Haider Ali Khan, Ph.D. The global steel industry, responsible for 7-9% of worldwide carbon emissions, is at the heart of the decarbonization challenge. With steel playing a vital role in the sustainable built environment and clean energy technologies, decarbonizing this sector is essential for achieving global climate goals. Europe, the second-largest steel producer, emitted an estimated 4% of the EU's total carbon dioxide emissions in 2022, with Germany leading in steel production at 27%. Australia, meanwhile, stands as the largest global exporter of iron ore and metallurgical coal, generating A$124 billion in annual revenue. Given the significant downstream emissions from iron ore exports, Australia's ambition to become a net exporter of renewable energy presents a unique opportunity for both countries. By leveraging Australia’s world-class renewable hydrogen projects and expertise in large-scale energy export, alongside Germany's drive to decarbonize its steel industry, the two nations can establish a green metal supply chain that transforms ironmaking and steelmaking. Collaborative initiatives like the HySupply and HyGate programs are laying the foundation for these synergies, driving both climate action and economic growth. Key Takeaways: * Australia’s green hydrogen and clean energy projects are key to its future role as a green metals exporter. * Germany’s focus on decarbonizing steel opens up new opportunities for collaboration. * A robust green metals supply chain between Australia and Germany offers significant benefits for emissions reduction and local economic growth. The report can be downloaded from the following links: https://lnkd.in/gurTyabU #GreenMetals #SustainableSteel #Decarbonization #AustraliaGermany #RenewableHydrogen #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #HydrogenEconomy

Hydrogen Demand Will Require Hundreds of Additional Ships Produced in collaboration with Professor Stefan Ulreich and ICS, the report aims to better assess the future supply and demand dynamics of new zero-emission fuels that industrial sectors, including shipping, will use in the coming decades. “For global hydrogen demand to keep the net-zero by 2050 scenario within reach, demand for hydrogen-based fuel sources would need to scale five times from current levels to reach approximately 500 million tonnes from 2030 to 2050,” said Guy Platten, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping. “One of the main takeaways in this report is the high variability in potential demand. Industry will dominate the hydrogen demand. Shipping, however, can play a key role as an enabler to the hydrogen economy.”

New Oxford Institute for Energy Studies Research Paper discusses the potential use of hydrogen and carbon capture and storage in decarbonising coal power plants in Asia. 👉 Link to Research Paper - https://lnkd.in/ddX95m_q Key points: 💠 As the power sector is the largest GHG emitter, it is important to investigate the fuels used in this sector. 💠 In 2023, coal was the primary source of electricity supply, accounting for 35.9%. Natural gas came in second, representing 23%. 💠 Asia has the largest number of coal plants in operation, standing at a capacity of 1,667 GW, which is more than seven times the next region, North and Latin America. Eastern Asia is the largest subregion, with an installed coal plant capacity of 1,261 GW, representing 76% of the total capacity. China leads the pack with the highest installed capacity, accounting for a staggering 68.17% of the total capacity. India comes in second place, with a respectable 14.22% installed capacity. 💠 The coal plants mentioned above emit an estimated 7,610 million tons of CO2 annually. China and India are the top emitters, responsible for 67.45% and 14.57% of the total emissions, respectively. 💠 Between 2000 and 2023, 151 GW of coal plants were retired in Asia and around 1,553 GW of plants were cancelled from 2010 to 2023. Nonetheless, 80 GW of coal plant plans have been announced, 105 GW in the pre-permit phase, 171 GW have been permitted, and 193 GW are currently under construction. 💠 This paper aims to investigate the potential of hydrogen technology and synergies with the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology in mitigating carbon emissions from coal power plants in Asia. 💠 The paper first looks at the environmental footprint of coal fired power plants, then considers ammonia substitution as a means of reducing that impact, and finally discusses the potential of CCS as a pathway to decarbonization, including an introduction to the pairing of the nascent Oxy-fuel combustion technology with CCS, potentially combined with green hydrogen production, as a decarbonization pathway. #asia #CCS #cofiring #coal #decarbonization #ammonia #greenammonia #hydrogen #japan #powersector #hydrogeneconomy

Hydrogen "targets' (aka random dreams) will be wildly missed Research firm BloombergNEF (BNEF) points out that governments will miss their 2030 clean hydrogen targets due to a lack of demand-side incentives. Basically, even if subsidize production (with $326B globally), none wants to use that H2: "only 12% of announced H2 capacity has an offtaker attached" and even less a binding agreement. To be fair this is also due to the lack of actual carbon pricing in key sectors such as fertilizers and steel-making. Also, infrastructure (transportation and storage) does not exist. "BNEF warns that there has been a lack of focus on midstream infrastructure, such as pipelines or storage facilities, with only 86km of pipelines reaching final investment decision (FID) since 2023. Meanwhile, only around 20,000 tonnes a year of storage capacity is currently operational, with FID taken on another 10,000 tonnes a year." And electrolyzer capacity is overbuilt and marching to disaster “By the end of 2023, manufacturers had the capacity to assemble 31.7GW of stacks, versus a demand of up to 4.4GW projected for 2024 — a 27GW (620%) overcapacity,” the research firm notes, adding that overcapacity could reach 48GW (710%) by the end of this year." https://lnkd.in/d7jk5MBN

Canada's chemistry sector plays a pivotal role in the emerging hydrogen economy, leveraging co-products from electrochemistry and petrochemistry. Hydrogen, captured from various industrial processes, replaces natural gas, reducing emissions. Dow's net-zero petrochemical facility exemplifies circular hydrogen processes. Infrastructure developments, like Air Liquide's green hydrogen electrolyzer in Bécancour, further support the transition to a low-carbon economy. However, challenges persist, including the need for investment tax credits, regulatory alignment, and transportation infrastructure for hydrogen. Chemistry Industry Association of Canada drives innovation and sustainability, positioning the sector as a key player in advancing the hydrogen economy and achieving national climate goals.

New Report: UNSW report explores Australia-Germany green steel partnership by Phillip Hazell; Manufacturers' Monthly Australia and Germany are joining forces to decarbonize the steel industry, and the first report from UNSW Sydney researchers as part of the SuSteelAG initiative shows great promise. This partnership aims to create a sustainable green iron and steel value chain, leveraging Australia’s abundant renewable energy and mineral resources alongside Germany’s advanced industrial technologies. The SuSteelAG project, led by UNSW, is part of a broader collaboration to strengthen international efforts in green hydrogen and metals. As the global steel industry looks to reduce emissions, this initiative could be a game changer for hard-to-abate sectors, all while maintaining jobs and industrial productivity. With ambitious decarbonization and hydrogen import targets, Germany is looking to Australia for green iron and renewable hydrogen to support its energy transition. This collaboration is a vote of confidence in Australia's green industry and its role as a future renewable energy superpower. Details can be found at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gRUKPz7Z #GreenSteel #HydrogenEconomy #SustainableMining #AustraliaGermanyCollaboration #Decarbonization #RenewableEnergy #GreenMetals #FutureMadeInAustralia #UNSW

Hydrogen remains a crucial tool for decarbonization in various sectors, but its viability is not universal. While many projects have progressed, the cost of green hydrogen remains a barrier. It is perhaps unavoidable in sectors like chemicals, cement, and refineries but in others it is much less clear. A recent TNO report highlights the significant price disparity, emphasizing the challenges ahead. Find insights in my latest piece for illuminem based on this analysis: https://lnkd.in/dVKrpeZX