bp completes concept development phase study into H2Kwinana energy hub

WA is one step closer to the creation of a large-scale green hydrogen hub with bp completing its concept development phase study into its energy hub H2Kwinana.

The study identified two potential base case scenarios, with the hub producing either 44tpd of green hydrogen or 143tpd. The potential growth target of 429tpd was selected as the third and final case.

The H2Kwinana hub will be able to provide a renewable hydrogen supply for domestic and export markets as well as support the creation of new green industries.

To create green hydrogen, the required electrical power is derived from renewable energy sources or by procuring renewable electricity certificates.

The green hydrogen produced will be used by bp, other industrial customers, tube trailer loading and vehicle refuelling.  

WA Hydrogen Industry Minister Bill Johnston commented on the development.

“With the completion of this feasibility study, WA is a step closer to the creation of a green hydrogen hub,” he said.

“Kwinana has been a central hub of fuel operations for the past 65 years, the potential development of a green hydrogen hub would progress the decarbonisation of the Kwinana industrial area.”

With the study complete, bp is a step closer to achieving a final investment decision.