Australia Introduces Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive and Guarantee of Origin Scheme
Key Ideas
  • The Federal Government of Australia has passed the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI) aimed at supporting renewable hydrogen production.
  • The HPTI offers a refundable tax offset of $2 per kilogram of eligible renewable hydrogen produced in Australia, applicable for up to 10 years.
  • This initiative is part of the broader Future Made in Australia Package, which includes the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive and the Guarantee of Origin Scheme to promote decarbonisation and investment.
  • Eligibility criteria for the HPTI include producing hydrogen with an emission intensity of no more than 0.6kg of carbon dioxide per kilogram and meeting grid-matching requirements.
The Australian Federal Government has introduced the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI) as part of the 2024-25 Budget to encourage renewable hydrogen production. The HPTI, outlined in the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024, provides a $2 per kilogram tax offset for eligible renewable hydrogen produced in Australia, applicable for a maximum of 10 years. Additionally, the Bill includes the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI) to support critical minerals processing and refining. The Senate passed the Bill, with an amendment to exclude uranium from being classified as a critical mineral. Alongside the HPTI, the Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin) Bill 2024 was enacted to establish the Guarantee of Origin Scheme (GO Scheme), promoting decarbonisation and investment. Participants can create Product Guarantee of Origin (PGO) and Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin (REGO) Certificates to verify product emissions. Prospective recipients of the HPTI need to meet specific eligibility criteria, including emission intensity limits and compliance with community benefit principles. The scheme aims to align hydrogen production with local community investment, industry support, and diverse workforce promotion. The HPTI aims to boost the competitiveness of Australia's hydrogen industry and critical minerals sector, ensuring alignment with environmental goals and economic growth.
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