Australia Pushes for Renewable Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Production with New Tax Incentives
Key Ideas
  • The Australian Senate passed the Future Made in Australia Bill 2024, introducing production tax incentives for renewable hydrogen and critical minerals to drive decarbonisation and mineral production for the energy transition.
  • The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive offers AUD2 per kg of renewable hydrogen produced between 2027–2028 and 2039–2040 for up to 10 years per project, while the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive covers 10% of processing and refining costs for 31 critical minerals.
  • These incentives aim to encourage the production of renewable hydrogen for clean energy purposes and support the processing of critical minerals essential for products like wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles.
  • The tax incentives will only be granted once projects are operational and actively producing renewable hydrogen or processing critical minerals, contributing to the country's efforts in combating climate change and transitioning towards sustainable industries.
The Australian Senate has recently approved the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2024, signaling a significant step towards driving the production of renewable hydrogen and critical minerals in the country. The bill introduces production tax incentives aimed at promoting the decarbonisation of national industries and expediting the supply of essential minerals required for the energy transition. One of the key provisions of this bill is the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive, which will offer a financial incentive of AUD2 (US$1.25) per kg of renewable hydrogen produced between specific periods from 2027 to 2040, extending up to 10 years per project. Additionally, the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive will support eligible recipients by covering 10% of the relevant processing and refining costs associated with Australia's 31 critical minerals. This tax credit will be applicable for a maximum period of 10 years between July 1, 2027, and June 30, 2040. These measures are strategically designed to stimulate the production of renewable hydrogen for clean energy applications and facilitate the processing of critical minerals that are fundamental components in the manufacturing of environmentally friendly technologies like wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles. Notably, the tax incentives will only be disbursed once the projects are operational and actively engaged in producing renewable hydrogen or refining critical minerals, thereby playing a crucial role in Australia's commitment to combat climate change and transition towards sustainable industrial practices.
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