ENEOS Corporation and Neoen have joined forces to explore the development of a Japan-Australia CO2-free hydrogen supply chain in South Australia.
Stephen Patterson, South Australia’s Minister for Trade and Investment, says the state is leading the way in the production and export of renewable hydrogen, which presents the opportunity to create thousands of jobs into the future.
“The project will showcase South Australia’s resources and capabilities, not only to Japanese companies, but to companies from around the world looking to create opportunities in South Australia,” Stephen says.
“The Department for Trade and Investment has been working with ENEOS and Neoen, providing support for site visits, introductions on the ground in South Australia and discussions in Japan through our Tokyo trade and investment office which will leverage opportunities to export hydrogen.”
The study by the two companies will examine the potential for the stable supply of affordable hydrogen produced from renewable energy in South Australia.
Neoen will study stable renewable energy supply and water electrolysis cells for hydrogen production.
ENEOS will be responsible for more efficient production of methylcyclohexane (MCH) and maritime transport of MCH as a form of storage and transport from Australia to Japan.
“This partnership will continue to promote the development of next-generation energy industries, including hydrogen and ammonia, as well as further planning for existing and future port facilities which can then be used as a base for hydrogen export to Japan,” Stephen says.
South Australia is one of the most developed regions in the world in terms of battery storage infrastructure.
The two companies will utilise the Green Innovation Fund in Japan and the Hydrogen Hub project in Australia.
For more about investment and partnership opportunities in South Australia, visit https://invest.sa.gov.au/.
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