Australia's Largest Hydrogen Refueling Project Opens in Geelong
Key Ideas
- Australia's largest hydrogen refueling project opens in Geelong, offering renewable hydrogen to commercial trucks and transport, aiming to reduce emissions and lower fuel costs over time.
- The project, funded by the Albanese Labor Government and the Allan Labor Government, features a 2.5 megawatt onsite electrolyser converting recycled water and renewable electricity into renewable hydrogen.
- The service station is strategically located on a key transport corridor, with plans to initially accommodate 5 buses and trucks daily and ramp up to 12 to 15 vehicles over the next two years, offering a refueling time of around 15 minutes for the average fill.
- The initiative includes the deployment of 15 hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles on Victorian roads within two years, supporting the expansion of renewable hydrogen transport and its potential to decarbonize industries.
The Allan and Albanese Labor Government are spearheading Australia's largest hydrogen refueling project in Geelong, opening the first public service station to provide renewable hydrogen to commercial trucks and transport. The $61.2 million Viva Energy New Energies Service Station, funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Renewable Hydrogen Commercialisation Pathways Fund, boasts a 2.5 megawatt onsite electrolyser that converts recycled water and renewable electricity into renewable hydrogen. Situated on a critical transport route, the station is poised to revolutionize fueling practices, accommodating 5 vehicles daily initially, with plans to increase to 12-15 vehicles over two years. The station's efficient design allows for the refueling of 10 trucks or buses consecutively in under two hours, with a quick 15-minute fill time for the average vehicle. Moreover, this groundbreaking project integrates both hydrogen production and vehicle refueling on one site, with plans to introduce 15 hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles to Victorian roads. The initiative marks a significant step towards decarbonizing traditionally hard-to-reach industries and accelerating Victoria's journey to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.
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