Western Australia's Ambition to Lead the Global Hydrogen Industry
Key Ideas
- Amber-Jade Sanderson, Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation in Western Australia, aims to establish the state as a global hydrogen powerhouse.
- The state government is actively seeking partners to invest in and engage with the development of a world-class hydrogen industry.
- Initiatives include developing common use transmission infrastructure corridors, leveraging concessional finance, and supporting the green iron and steel sector.
- Sanderson emphasizes the state's ability to de-risk multiple hydrogen projects simultaneously, offering certainty to proponents and promoting clean energy transition.
Western Australian Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation, Amber-Jade Sanderson, shared the state's ambitious vision at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam to become a global leader in the hydrogen industry. Sanderson emphasized the importance of not shying away from the changing sentiment around hydrogen and rallying the hydrogen sector to strive for excellence in developing a world-class hydrogen industry. The minister highlighted the need for bold actions, strong partnerships, and government support to transform Western Australia into a clean energy powerhouse. Sanderson outlined various initiatives the government is undertaking, including developing infrastructure, partnering with the private sector, and implementing legislative reforms to drive the transition effectively. Western Australia aims to support green iron and steel production and mitigate project risks in the hydrogen sector through strategic interventions. Sanderson expressed confidence in the state's ability to de-risk multiple projects concurrently, positioning Western Australia as a preferred destination for hydrogen investments.