Australian Haulage Fleet to Trial Hydrogen Dual-Fuel Technology
Key Ideas
- Newhaul's Volvo FH16's Prime Movers will trial hydrogen dual-fuel technology, potentially reducing diesel consumption by up to 12 million liters annually.
- HWR's dual-fuel hydrogen technology has shown a 40-70% diesel reduction in commercial operations in New Zealand.
- Warradarge Energy aims to supply low-cost green hydrogen to the local market, starting with a 26MW facility powered by wind energy.
- Future plans for Warradarge Energy include scaling up to 198MW and industrial-scale production for green steel.
Fenix Resources' Australian haulage fleet, operated by Newhaul, is set to embark on a six-month trial of hydrogen dual-fuel technology starting in September 2025. The project will see up to 70 of Newhaul's Volvo FH16's Prime Movers integrating HWR's technology, potentially leading to a significant reduction in diesel consumption. The technology, provided by New Zealand's HW Richardson Group (HWR) through its subsidiary Ch2nge Fuel Technologies, aims to leverage green hydrogen from Warradarge Energy's 26MW facility in Eneabba, Western Australia. HWR's dual-fuel hydrogen technology has already proven successful in reducing diesel usage by 40-70% in New Zealand. Warradarge Energy, led by CEO Stephen Archer, plans to supply low-cost green hydrogen to the local market, with a focus on developing an integrated green hydrogen production facility powered by wind energy. The company's ambitious plans include scaling up to 198MW for industrial-scale production, hinting at a potential shift towards green steel production in the future.
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