German State Secretary Anja Hajduk announced at the APAC Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition in Brisbane that Germany and Australia would sign a joint declaration of intent on hydrogen. The declaration aims to facilitate bilateral auctions between the two countries to meet their hydrogen demands and work towards common goals of carbon neutrality. Germany is heavily investing in hydrogen pipelines and expects a significant portion of its hydrogen demand to be fulfilled by partner countries by 2030, including a mix of blue and green hydrogen. The summit in Brisbane gathered global leaders and hydrogen experts to discuss advancements in hydrogen technology and solutions. Australian Hydrogen Council CEO, Dr. Fiona Simon, emphasized the importance of hydrogen in achieving net zero emissions and debunked myths regarding the industry's development. She highlighted the necessity of transitioning away from fossil fuels and the industry's role in this process. The summit also featured addresses from Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and Queensland Minister for Energy, Renewables, and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni. The event, organized by the Sustainable Energy Council, underscores the growing international cooperation and commitment to hydrogen as a key element in the transition to sustainable energy.