The COAG Energy Council Hydrogen Working Group has released 9 issues papers to delve into specific topics to help develop the National Hydrogen Strategy.
The issues papers were informed by submissions to a Request for Information in March, as well as:
targeted visits to countries that have already started to develop hydrogen technologies and markets
stakeholder roundtables in May and June
We are seeking responses from industry and the wider community to questions in any or all of the papers.
how hydrogen is produced and why we need to produce it at scale to make our vision of being a major global player a reality
challenges and issues related to producing hydrogen at scale
Attracting hydrogen investment
the investment environment, long-term market structure and financial support needed to commercialise and build a self-sustaining Australian hydrogen industry
possible sources of public and private financing
ongoing support and market settings needed to enable industry growth and ensure benefits to the Australian public
Developing a hydrogen export industry
opportunities for developing an export market for Australian hydrogen with partner countries
Guarantees of origin
the importance of traceability and certification to support regulatory systems and customer choices for hydrogen
international models, scheme requirements and governance arrangements
Community acceptance and safety
current community perceptions of hydrogen technologies and environmental concerns, particularly around carbon emissions, water consumption and land use
lessons from other sectors and models for community engagement, including with Indigenous Australians
why community support is essential for production, transport, export and applications such as fuel cell vehicles and home heating.
Hydrogen in the gas network
challenges and issues related to introducing hydrogen into Australia’s gas distribution networks
actions needed to start blending hydrogen into these networks
Hydrogen to support electricity
the interplay between hydrogen production and electricity system operation
opportunities for clean hydrogen to contribute to resilience of electricity systems
Hydrogen for transport
benefits, risks and barriers to using hydrogen as a transport fuel in Australia by 2030
Hydrogen for industrial users
opportunities for hydrogen as a chemical feedstock and source of industrial heat
