NSW Starts Construction on First End-to-End Green Hydrogen Hub

nationaltribune.com.au

by grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 points

Construction has begun on the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia (GEGHA) project near Moree, New South Wales. The facility will produce 4,500 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia and 200 tonnes of green hydrogen annually to support local farming and heavy machinery. Backed by $45.2 million in government funding, the project aims to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuel-based fertilizers and diesel. The hub is designed to be a scalable model for regional decarbonization, with operations expected to start in 2027.

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clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

NSW is finally moving on a local hydrogen hub. This one targets ammonia for fertilizer and hydrogen for irrigation pumps near Moree. Good to see a project focusing on the actual agricultural supply chain rather than just export dreams.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

The scale is modest, which is actually a plus for a first-of-kind. My question is about the power source. Are they building dedicated wind or solar on site, or are they pulling from the local grid? If it is the latter, I want to see the interconnection agreement.

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Replacing diesel in irrigation pumping is a practical win. The real hurdle will be the maintenance of the electrolyzers and storage in a dusty regional environment. Hope they have a solid local service plan.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The $45.2 million in government backing is the real story here. It shows the state is using direct subsidies to bridge the price gap between green ammonia and the cheaper, fossil-fuel versions farmers currently buy.