Since its release, the Office of Hydrogen Power South Australia (OPHSA) has received more than 200 local and international organisations engaging in the RfP process.
The request seeks proposals from industry to help deliver a 250MW hydrogen production facility, 200MW hydrogen power plant and fit-for-purpose hydrogen storage infrastructure in the Whyalla area by December 2025.
The proposal focuses on the supply, construction and operation of the hydrogen plant and equipment as well as seeking interest in purchasing green hydrogen produced at the facility.
The RfP encourages collaboration with industry partners including those already developing hydrogen facilities in South Australia to maximise investment, create local and flow-on jobs, build industry capability and allow the delivery of additional green hydrogen production for both domestic use and export.
At the launch mid-December, Premier Peter Malinauskas said South Australia was making a “once-in-a-generation investment in green hydrogen” to accelerate a new economy.
“This will accelerate a new economy that places the Upper Spencer Gulf region at the epicentre of this revolution,” Premier Malinauskas said.
“A region on the cusp of the next wave of economic prosperity – a wave that will impact generations to come. A Net Zero emissions industrial and manufacturing powerhouse with global recognition.”
Yesterday HyAxiom signed a Statement of Cooperation with Doosan Fuel Cell Co. and the South Australian government to accelerate the green hydrogen industry.
Read more: HyAxiom signs Statement of Cooperation with South Australian government and Doosan Fuel Cell Co
The signing ceremony took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, Korea and was attended virtually by Jeff Hyungrak Chung, CEO, of HyAxiom and, in person, by Hooseok Che, COO, DFCC and Sam Crafter, CEO, Office of Hydrogen Power South Australia on behalf of the Government of South Australia.
Through the cooperation, HyAxiom, DFCC and the South Australia government intend to exchange equipment and expertise to produce eco-friendly hydrogen and derivatives, to establish strategies and partnerships to secure global competitiveness in hydrogen exports, to secure research partnerships and projects to accelerate future decarbonisation, and to develop Australian markets by building infrastructure for green hydrogen supply and utilisation.
The State of Victoria is developing hydrogen technology clusters in Gippsland, Clayton, Greater Geelong and the Mallee.