The Department of Energy and Public Works has announced that work has begun on Australia’s first hydrogen refueling facility at a public service station.
Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen, Mick de Brenni said the hydrogen refueling facility would be situated at the BP truck stop at Port of Brisbane — a critical link on the East Coast Hydrogen Superhighway.
“Queensland has taken an early lead in the race to transform the heavy-haulage transport sector to renewable hydrogen,” Mr de Brenni said.
“From hydrogen-powered trucks and coaches to trains and marine vessels, we are exploring every opportunity to capitalise on the opportunities of Queensland’s energy transformation.”
He said that with the pace and scale of the State’s energy transformation, there was a need for more than 48,000 jobs on top of the current workforce to achieve its goals.
“Securing Australia’s sovereign energy independence involves reducing our reliance on imported fuel to power our transport sector,” the Minister said.
Vice President Fleet, Dealer and Electrification Australia and New Zealand for BP, Tanya Ghosn said that the company was pleased to bring its global experience and capability to the task of helping their customers de-carbonise as they advanced their strategy to achieve net zero by 2050.
MP for Redlands and Government Hydrogen Champion, Kim Richards said Queensland’s Government Fleet Manager, QFleet, was currently trialing five hydrogen-powered Hyundai NEXOs.
“These vehicles will be the first to use the new refueling station when it opens in the next few months,” Ms Richards (pictured) said.
“Establishing a hydrogen supply chain creates opportunities right through from research and development, production, storage and distribution as well as hydrogen vehicle manufacturing, meaning skilled jobs for the future for Queenslanders.”
