Australia's Largest Hydrogen Refuelling Project Launch in Geelong
Key Ideas
  • The $61.2 million Viva Energy New Energies Service Station in Corio, Geelong is Australia's largest hydrogen refuelling project and the first public service station to offer renewable hydrogen to commercial trucks and transport.
  • Funded by the Australian Government's $34 million investment through ARENA and a $1 million investment through the Victorian Government's Renewable Hydrogen Commercialisation Pathways Fund, this project features a 2.5 megawatt onsite electrolyser converting recycled water and renewable electricity into renewable hydrogen.
  • The station at the key transport corridor will initially serve 5 buses and trucks daily, expanding to 12 to 15 vehicles. It can refuel 10 trucks or buses consecutively in under two hours, offering a range of 200-450 kilometers per fill, with a refuelling time of around 15 minutes.
  • This project marks the first hydrogen project in Australia with both supply and demand on one site, aiming to advance renewable hydrogen transport and service industries striving to decarbonize, showcasing Victoria's commitment to a vibrant renewable hydrogen economy.
The Victorian and Australian Governments have inaugurated Australia's largest hydrogen refuelling project in Corio, Geelong. The $61.2 million Viva Energy New Energies Service Station, funded by the Australian Government's $34 million investment through ARENA and $1 million through the Victorian Government, features a 2.5-megawatt onsite electrolyser for renewable hydrogen conversion. Positioned on a key transport corridor, the station will cater to 5 buses and trucks initially, expanding in the coming years. With a focus on efficiency, the station can refuel 10 vehicles in under two hours, offering a range of 200-450 kilometers per fill. Additionally, the project includes deploying 15 hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles on Victorian roads within two years, illustrating a step towards decarbonization. Victoria's emphasis on renewable hydrogen is further highlighted by its network of hydrogen clusters and investments in projects supporting renewable hydrogen pilots and demonstrations, positioning the state as a leader in the clean energy transition.
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