CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has conducted a successful trial of its tubular solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) technology at BlueScope's Port Kembla Steelworks in New South Wales. This trial, which began in October 2024, demonstrated that affordable and renewable hydrogen can be produced at scale to assist in the decarbonization of heavy industry. The SOE technology, unlike conventional electrolyzers, utilizes both waste heat and electricity to efficiently produce hydrogen, resulting in a significant reduction in electricity costs. The 1000-hour milestone in the trial, with an electrical input of less than 36 kWh per kilogram of hydrogen, highlights the technology's potential to revolutionize the hydrogen industry. BlueScope, a key player in the steel industry, views hydrogen as a critical component in its journey towards achieving net-zero emissions and has expressed support for the pilot project. Hadean Energy, a spinout of CSIRO, has licensed the SOE technology and is focused on accelerating industrial decarbonization. The company aims to commercialize the technology, with CEO Chris Rowland emphasizing its cost-effectiveness and potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries. Hadean Energy's successful trials and upcoming demonstration units position them as a leading provider of clean hydrogen technology on a global scale. The collaboration between CSIRO, BlueScope, and Hadean Energy exemplifies a promising partnership driving innovation and sustainability in the steel and hydrogen industries.