ENEOS to Boost Green Hydrogen Production in Queensland with Innovative Technology
Key Ideas
- ENEOS plans to produce 680 kilograms of green hydrogen daily in Queensland starting from 2026, investing $200 million in a demonstration plant.
- The project will create over 100 new specialist jobs in Brisbane and utilize methylcyclohexane (MCH) as a hydrogen carrier for easy transportation.
- Construction on the MCH production plant will begin in 2025, with production expected by mid-2026, supported by local and Japanese partnerships.
- The initiative is part of Japan's efforts towards carbon neutrality by 2050, with support from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization.
ENEOS, Japan's largest oil company, is set to increase its green hydrogen production in Queensland using its technology. From 2026, ENEOS will construct a $200 million demonstration plant at Bulwer Island to produce up to 680 kilograms of green hydrogen daily. Minister Ros Bates praised this move, emphasizing Queensland's energy importance and the creation of 100 new jobs. The green hydrogen will be in the form of methylcyclohexane (MCH), allowing easy storage and transportation, with some to be shipped to Japan. The project involves partnerships with Japanese and Brisbane companies, including Chiyoda Corporation and Sumitomo Electric Industries. Construction on the MCH plant will start in 2025, aiming for operational readiness by mid-2026. Supported by NEDO and the GI Fund, this initiative aligns with Japan's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.