Australia is forging ahead in the global green energy race, with the recent Federal Budget signalling a significant investment in renewable energy and, notably, green hydrogen technology. The government’s financial plan for the coming year, unveiled last week, outlined a $2 billion increase in funding for green energy initiatives, highlighting […]
Nuclear Power Plants Set to Power Green Hydrogen Revolution in the US
In a watershed moment for the green energy movement, nuclear power plans are now making green hydrogen. Production of green hydrogen is now taking place at the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station in Oswego, New York. This is a first for the United States and is expected to be a […]
Airbus in Green Hydrogen Trial with Air New Zealand, Fortescue Future Industries
Airbus has announced it will launch a trail of green hydrogen airline fuel with Air New Zealand and Fortescue Future Industries. The partnership will come together at Christchurch Airport to begin testing the supply of ‘green hydrogen’ energy for aircraft. Some 300,000 solar panels will be installed nearby to produce […]
US Infrastructure Bill Passes: $110 Billion in Key Green Infrastructure Investments
The US Congress has passed the much anticipated infrastructure bill after months of political wrangling in Washington DC. The details of the bill our now being dissected, with significant investments in physical infrastructure, including green tech. Over US$110 billion will go to climate change focused infrastructure spending. According the sources, […]
Has Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Cracked the Green Steel Challenge?
Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest, who amassed a fortune from iron ore mining in Western Australia, is the focus of a long-form piece in the New York Times this weekend. The Times Australian correspondent Damien Cave followed Forrest across Western Australia for the article titled ‘Can a Carbon-Emitting Iron Ore […]
$3 Billion Green Hydrogen Play for Australia’s Biggest State
The government of New South Wales, Australia’s most populated State, will fund A$3 billion ($US2.3B) in green hydrogen grants. The State is looking to attract between A$80 and A$50 billion in hydrogen development infrastructure as it accelerates its shift to zero emissions. The announcement was made with FFI Chairman Andrew […]
Green Hydrogen electrolyser factory for Australia
Australia will invest in a electrolyser factory to help power the expected boom in green hydrogen demand for the future. Queensland will host the electrolyser factory – a JV between Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries and US manufacturer Plug Power. The plant would be Plug Power’s third renewables gigafactory. The factory […]