The Albanese and Cook Governments have finalised a $140 million agreement to build a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara in Western Australia.
In particular, the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub will be a major centre for hydrogen production and export, with the potential to become an international gateway to Australian-made green steel and iron.
According to the WA government, it will support almost 1000 direct and indirect jobs, including for builders, concreters, electricians, plumbers, fitters and technicians.
The combined $140 million investment ($70 million each from the Commonwealth and WA Government) will help build infrastructure to support hydrogen exports and renewable energy production, as well as fund activities for a Clean Energy Training and Research Institute.
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook said the hub was a key part of his Government’s plan to turn WA into a global clean energy powerhouse.
When it comes to producing and exporting world-leading products at a global scale, WA leads the way.
..Premier Cook said.
As informed, by 2050, Australia’s hydrogen industry is projected to generate $50 billion in additional GDP and create over 16,000 jobs in regional Australia, including in WA.
The Australian Government’s $70 million investment is part of its Regional Hydrogen Hubs program, which is investing over half a billion dollars to build hubs at key locations like Kwinana, Gladstone, Townsville, Bell Bay, Port Bonython, and the Hunter.
