UNSW Sydney Leads Australia-Germany Partnership for Green Hydrogen and Steel Innovation
Key Ideas
  • UNSW researchers release first report on collaboration feasibility for hydrogen and green metals under SuSteelAG initiative.
  • Project aims to create sustainable green iron and steel value chain between Australia and Germany.
  • Australia and Germany enhance opportunities in green hydrogen and green metals, aiming for renewable energy leadership.
  • Partnership viewed positively for industrial decarbonisation and potential to redefine sustainable steel production globally.
UNSW Sydney researchers have published a report exploring the feasibility of a collaboration between Australia and Germany on hydrogen and green metals. The research is part of the SuSteelAG initiative, which aims to establish a sustainable green iron and steel value chain between the two countries. The project builds on the existing 'HySupply' study led by UNSW, focusing on renewable hydrogen supply collaboration. The partnership between Australia and Germany is seen as a strategic move to strengthen cooperation in green hydrogen and green metals, helping Australia emerge as a renewable energy superpower. Germany's ambitious decarbonisation and hydrogen import targets have accelerated the need for international partnerships to meet its green energy goals. With Australia's abundant renewable energy and iron ore resources, the country is well-positioned to support Germany's decarbonisation efforts. The first report from UNSW, led by the SuSteelAG project, indicates a genuine opportunity for partnership in industrial decarbonisation between the two nations. Subsequent reports will delve into technology pathways for green iron and steel production and perform a techno-economic assessment of a potential value chain. The collaboration has received praise from Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, who highlighted the importance of Australian green iron in supporting Germany's decarbonisation efforts. The involvement of UNSW and its team of experts underscores the significance of this partnership in the broader climate cooperation agreement between the two countries. The research team from UNSW includes distinguished academics and researchers such as Dr. Rahman Daiyan, professor Iain MacGill, professor Ismet Canbulat, and Dr. Peter Ellersdorfer among others. The joint project leads express optimism about the collaboration's potential, emphasizing the pivotal role it can play in the global shift towards sustainable steel production.
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