Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) has started building its innovative 10MW green hydrogen blending project. The project is located at the border between Victoria and New South Wales (NSW). The AUD $65m ($43m) Hydrogen Park Murray Valley project will use a 10MW electrolyser from LONGi Hydrogen. LONGi Hydrogen is a leading Chinese manufacturer of electrolysers. The project aims to produce 500 tonnes of hydrogen per year. The hydrogen will be injected into the gas network serving Albury-Wodonga.
Green Hydrogen to be Blended into Gas Networks
The Hydrogen Park Murray Valley facility will blend the produced hydrogen into existing gas networks. The blending will occur at concentrations of up to 10%. AGIG will supply this renewable gas to around 40,000 homes and businesses in the region. This will significantly reduce their carbon footprint. Mars Petcare, a prominent company in the area, has secured all renewable gas guarantees of origin certificates. The project’s production allocates these certificates to support Mars Petcare’s sustainable food manufacturing practices.
Collaboration with North-East Water for Sustainable Hydrogen Production
AGIG has also entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North-East Water. The MoU explores the possibility of using recycled water from its wastewater treatment plant. The recycled water will be used in the electrolysis process. The partnership will also investigate the potential to supply surplus oxygen to North-East Water. The surplus oxygen is generated during hydrogen production.
Key points of the collaboration:
- Using recycled water from North-East Water’s wastewater treatment plant in the electrolysis process
- Supplying surplus oxygen generated during hydrogen production to North-East Water
- Creating circular economy synergies between the upgraded wastewater treatment plant and the new hydrogen facility
- Potential to supply biogas, enriched oxygen, and recycled water for a more sustainable future
“We’re creating circular economy synergies between our upgraded wastewater treatment plant and the new hydrogen facility. There is potential to supply biogas, enriched oxygen, and recycled water for a more sustainable future,” stated Jo Murdoch. Jo Murdoch is the Managing Director of North East Water.
AGIG’s Commitment to Renewable Gas
The Hydrogen Park Murray Valley project is AGIG’s third hydrogen venture. It follows the successful implementation of similar facilities in South Australia and Gladstone. The project has received support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, Victorian Government, and Clean Energy Finance Corporation. Acting AGIG CEO, Cathryn McArthur, emphasized the significance of this project. “Importantly, this project is demonstrating the potential for this industry to have greater flexibility. They can reduce their emissions by using blended gas delivered through the network. They can also purchase renewable gas through a certification scheme,” stated McArthur.
AGIG has set ambitious targets to deliver 100% renewable gas by no later than 2050. They aim to deliver at least 10% renewable gas blends to homes and businesses by 2030. The Hydrogen Park Murray Valley project represents a significant step towards achieving these goals. It paves the way for a more sustainable future in the Australian energy sector.
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