The Tasmanian government has announced $2.6 million in support for three feasibility studies on large-scale hydrogen projects.
The projects supported through the Renewable Hydrogen Industry Development Funding Program grants are:
The latter (pictured) produces iron ore pellets, baked in a furnace at 1,000 degrees Celsius, for export to steel mills.
The announcement on Wednesday also included news that Fortescue Metals Group will potentially develop a 250MW hydrogen and green ammonia factory at Bell Bay, with a investment decision to be made next year in 2021.
“Subject to this decision, the project has the potential to create more than 350 construction jobs and 100 operational roles for the initial phase. Using Tasmania’s renewable energy resources, there is opportunity for further expansion,” said state energy minister Guy Barnett.
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