Northam to become home to one of the first end-to-end green hydrogen production systems in WA

Shire of Northam.
Shire of Northam.

Northam is set to become home to one of the first end-to-end green hydrogen production systems in WA following a $5m investment.

The system — named the MEG HP1 Hydrogen project — will be built in partnership by Infinite Green Energy, Korean Samsung C&T and Doral Energy Group.

The $5m funding comes from the WA Government’s investment attraction fund and will go towards two 5MW electrolysers to establish a hydrogen production eco-system, hydrogen storage compression technology and general construction.

Green hydrogen produced by the project aims to be a cost competitive, environmentally friendly alternative to other forms of fuel such as diesel.

Once up and running, the project is expected to produce around four tonnes of hydrogen every day for use in back to base and heavy transport operations including garbage collection trucks.

The first production of hydrogen is expected in late 2024 and will use an already existing 11MW solar farm.

Hydrogen industry Minister Bill Johnston said the funding will help kickstart the development of locally produced green hydrogen.

“The $5m, from the investment attraction fund, will help Infinite Green Energy establish WA’s first renewable green hydrogen production system,” he said.

“This is an important step to help kickstart the development of an end-user market for locally produced green hydrogen.

“The construction, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of the MAG HP1 Hydrogen project is expected to create over 100 jobs and help decarbonise the state’s economy.”

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