Japanese gas supplier Iwatani is expanding its operations into Brisbane, Australia, to accelerate the development of its hydrogen supply chain. The company aims to achieve commercial production of hydrogen in Australia and transport it to Japan by 2030. A key part of this initiative is the establishment of an office in Brisbane, which will enhance Iwatani's collaborations with Australian companies and the Queensland state government. This move is crucial for their green hydrogen project with Queensland state-controlled power utility Stanwell. Moreover, having a presence in Brisbane will facilitate the firm's exploration of the Australian market and infrastructure requirements. Iwatani has been actively involved in various hydrogen projects in Australia, such as generating liquified carbon-free hydrogen from brown coal in Victoria and collaborating on green hydrogen production studies with partners like Stanwell and Fortescue Metals. These projects focus on utilizing renewable energy sources like solar and wind power for carbon-free hydrogen production. The expansion of Japanese companies, including Iwatani, into the Australian hydrogen market aligns with Japan's decarbonization goals for 2050. Other Japanese entities like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Marubeni are also investing in green hydrogen and ammonia projects in Australia, signaling a growing trend towards sustainable energy practices in the region.