Green hydrogen goal

TasPorts has signed an option agreement with Australian Fortescue Future Industries regarding land and operating access for its proposed 250MW green hydrogen plant at the Port of Bell Bay in Tasmania.

Anthony Donald, chief executive officer of TasPorts, said: “Aligned with TasPorts Port Master Plan and our commitment to facilitate trade for the benefit of Tasmania, the signing of this agreement supports the organisation’s commitment to work with proponents and customers to enable new and emerging industries.

“Securing land is one of the critical ingredients to enable the realisation of green hydrogen developments at Bell Bay and TasPorts is proud to be taking a lead role to support the renewable energy industry.”

Tasmania has an abundance of existing and expandable renewable energy resources and the deep-water Port of Bell Bay with its land availability provides an ideal opportunity to support the export of green hydrogen, said TasPorts.

Further opportunities exist within the industrial precinct and TasPorts is continuing to work with other proponents as it supports the Government’s Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan.

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for eleven Tasmanian ports. Bell Bay port is a major port for domestic and international bulk goods as well as container services.