The Australian Government has committed up to $432 million towards Orica's Hunter Valley Hydrogen project as part of the Hydrogen Headstart program. The project involves constructing a new hydrogen production plant near Orica's Kooragang Island site in South Australia. This initiative will create 160 construction jobs and 10 ongoing jobs, with the plant having a capacity of 50 MW of electrolyser and producing approximately 4,700 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually. The production process will be powered by grid electricity supported by renewable energy certificates, ensuring that all electricity utilized is 100% renewable. Furthermore, the project aims to enhance the sustainability of Orica's ammonia manufacturing operations, directly supporting about 250 ongoing jobs. This investment marks the conclusion of Round 1 of the Hydrogen Headstart program managed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The government is now initiating industry consultations for Round 2 of the program, highlighting its continued commitment to fostering hydrogen projects for a greener future.