Hydrogen Park Murray Valley Paves the Way for Renewable Gas in Victoria
Key Ideas
  • Construction begins on the $65.46 million Hydrogen Park Murray Valley near Wodonga, Victoria, led by the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group and supported by various organizations and government bodies.
  • The project aims to produce 500 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually, blending it into the natural gas network to provide up to 10% renewable gas to 40,000 homes and businesses in Albury-Wodonga.
  • GAMAA president, Ross Jamieson, emphasizes the importance of a hydrogen-ready gas network and high-efficiency gas appliances to decarbonize gas supply, saving consumers money and supporting the clean energy transition.
  • Australian gas appliance manufacturers are prepared for the shift towards renewable gas, with over 60% of gas appliances in Australia being locally made and designed to suit local conditions, supporting around 4000 jobs.
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) has expressed its approval towards the initiation of a significant renewable hydrogen project, Hydrogen Park Murray Valley, near Wodonga, Victoria. This project, valued at $65.46 million, is spearheaded by the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) in collaboration with Longi Hydrogen, Energy Australia, Powernet, Valmec, and GPA Engineering. It has received backing from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and the Victorian Department of Energy Environment and Climate Change. The project aims to demonstrate the collaboration between industry and government in realizing renewable hydrogen production on an industrial scale by the end of the decade. The 10-megawatt LONGi Hydrogen electrolyser at the core of Hydrogen Park Murray Valley is set to generate approximately 500 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually, curbing around 3,000 tonnes of emissions per year. The produced renewable hydrogen will be integrated into the existing natural gas distribution network, delivering up to 10% renewable gas by volume to about 40,000 homes and businesses in Albury-Wodonga without requiring any modifications to current appliances. Ross Jamieson, president of GAMAA, highlights the importance of maintaining a hydrogen-ready gas network and utilizing high-efficiency gas appliances to reduce the carbon footprint of gas supply, offering cost savings to consumers and enabling them to continue using gas for various purposes. He stresses the necessity for policy support at all government levels to facilitate the transition towards networks supporting 100% renewable gas and locally manufactured, high-efficiency renewable gas appliances. Australian gas appliance manufacturers are prepared to play a vital role in the clean energy transition, with over 60% of gas appliances being locally produced, tailored for Australian conditions, and supporting approximately 4000 jobs, particularly in regional areas.
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