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The Australian Hydrogen Centre (AHC) was formed in 2019 to deliver feasibility studies on how existing gas distribution networks can be used in a network to produce, store, and transport renewable hydrogen, decarbonising gas supply while still meeting the needs of millions of customers – both households and industry.
The $4.15 million AHC project led by AGN received funding support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), South Australian Government and the Victorian Government, and brings together expertise and knowledge from across the energy supply chain. This includes renewable electricity producers, electricity and gas infrastructure owners, and energy retailers.
The Reports highlights Australia’s opportunity to access its world-class gas distribution infrastructure to unlock hydrogen’s potential, whilst retaining energy security and affordability. A range of low-regret enablers for coordinated action by government and industry to realise the hydrogen opportunity are also identified.
The AHC Summary Report presents the key findings from a series of technical reports,
- 10% Hydrogen Distribution Networks in selected Regional Towns in Victoria and South Australia.
- 10% Hydrogen Distribution Networks – Victorian and South Australian Feasibility Studies.
- 100% Hydrogen Distribution Networks – Victorian and South Australian Feasibility Studies.
- Hydrogen Park South Australia Knowledge Sharing Report.
The feasibilities studies are accompanied with a knowledge sharing report outlining learnings from Hydrogen Park South Australia (HyP SA), an Australian-first demonstration of hydrogen blending in the existing gas distribution network.
"This research shows renewable hydrogen delivers real benefits for all Australians, unlocking greater value from our world-class infrastructure. Our sustainable, circular approach to reducing carbon emissions in both the gas and electricity systems, will minimize disruption for all South Australians as we transition to renewable technologies."
Hon. Tom Koutsantonis MP, South Australia’s Minister for Energy and Mining
Founding members
The AHC founding members are South Australia’s Department for Energy and Mining, Victoria’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, gas and energy infrastructure businesses, AGN and AusNet Services, and leading renewable energy companies, ENGIE and Neoen.
Project timeline
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AHC 10 Hydrogen Distribution Networks South Australia Feasibility Study
AHC 10 Hydrogen Distribution Networks Victoria Feasibility Study
AHC 100 Hydrogen Distribution Networks South Australia Feasibility Study
AHC 100 Hydrogen Distribution Networks Victoria Feasibility Study
AHC Hydrogen Park South Australia Public Knowledge Sharing Report
Ballarat Australian Hydrogen Centre Regional Towns Study
Port Adelaide Australian Hydrogen Centre Regional Towns Study
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Our Renewable Gas Projects
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Hydrogen Park South Australia
Commencing production in May 2021, and expanded in March 2023, HyP SA delivers a 10% (by volume) renewable gas blend to more than 3,700 gas customers across Adelaide’s south in the suburbs of Mitchell Park, Clovelly Park and parts of Marion. It also supplies the transport and industry sectors via tube trailer (long storage tubes on the back of semi-trailers).
Learn MoreHydrogen Park Gladstone
HyP Gladstone is currently in construction. Gladstone will be the first city in Australia where the entire gas distribution network will supply customers with a blend of up to 10% (by volume) of renewable gas. It is expected that blending will commence in 2024.
Learn MoreAustralian Hydrogen Centre
Established in 2019, the AHC is a joint industry and Government research centre delivering feasibility studies focused on blending 10% hydrogen into existing gas distribution networks and converting networks to 100% hydrogen in South Australia and Victoria. Studies were completed in 2023 and can be found on ARENA’s Knowledge Bank.
Learn MoreWestern Australian Feasibility Study
The Western Australian Feasibility Study determines the suitability of the Dampier to Bunbury Pipeline to introduce hydrogen into its mix. Completed in 2021, the study includes both technical assessment and development of a roadmap to support development of industry regulation.
Learn MoreHydrogen Park Murray Valley
Developed by Australian Gas Infrastructure Group, HyP Murray Valley is a $65.46m project supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, the Victorian Government and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. HyP Murray Valley will see the development of a 10 MW electrolyser and associated equipment to produce renewable hydrogen.
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