Australia’s first whole-of-city renewable hydrogen project, Hydrogen Park Gladstone, has celebrated over six months of successful operations in Queensland at its official opening.
Hydrogen Park Gladstone, operated by the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) and supported by the Queensland Government, has delivered an up to 10% (by volume) blended renewable gas to an entire city network, made up of approximately 700 local Gladstone homes and businesses.
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This has been achieved by blending the renewable hydrogen produced at the facility with natural gas and distributing to customers via Gladstone’s existing gas distribution network. Since commencing operations, over one tonne of renewable hydrogen has been produced and distributed to Gladstone customers.
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group acting CEO Cathryn McArthur hosted Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Resources and Critical Minerals Bryson Head MP, Member for Gladstone, Glenn Butcher MP and Mayor of Gladstone, Matt Burnett at Hydrogen Park Gladstone for a tour of the facility and a community barbecue at the official opening.
“This project is a real-world demonstration of the potential of renewable gas—it’s here, it’s real, it’s viable and it works and can be a key part of Australia’s renewable energy future,” McArthur said.
“We’re proud to launch our second operational renewable hydrogen project in Gladstone, marking a major milestone as Australia’s first whole-of-city gas network carrying a renewable hydrogen blend—it’s another important step toward delivering renewable gas at scale across the country.
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“Our approach focuses on using the existing gas distribution network which is largely hydrogen-ready; utlising the demand from current customers; and continuing to scale up the size and ambition of our projects.
“Following the success of our flagship project in South Australia, this project represents an important step forward in the transition to renewable gas. We are excited to be working with the Queensland Government and local council to continue delivering innovative energy solutions that support local industry, jobs and contribute to a sustainable energy future.”
