A strategic partnership for green hydrogen

The formal advisory agreement between the port and MHI will support the production, storage and distribution of alternative fuels like hydrogen and ammonia.

“MHI is at the forefront of the research and development of next-generation clean energy production technologies,” said Craig Carmody, CEO of Port of Newcastle.

“Being able to tap into the wealth of expertise MHI possesses is going to be incredibly valuable in informing the future site layout, enablement and design of the Clean Energy Precinct.”

Infrastructure focus

MHI’s expertise will guide the Clean Energy Precinct’s (CEP) Front End Engineering Design (FEED) studies, which focus on developing essential port infrastructure for clean energy export.

The partnership draws lessons from MHI’s Takasago Hydrogen Park, the world’s first facility validating the entire hydrogen value chain from production to power.

Takehiko Kikuchi, senior fellow and chief regional officer for Asia Pacific & India at MHI, said: “It’s an honour for us to contribute to this project, leveraging our technical expertise and experience in the hydrogen and ammonia value chain.”

With AUS$100 million in government funding, the 220-hectare Clean Energy Precinct will create thousands of jobs and contribute AUS$4.2 billion to the Hunter Region economy by 2040.