Woodside Energy, BGC, and Centurion, with the support of the Western Australian Government, are advancing plans for a proposed self-contained hydrogen production, storage, and refuelling station located in the Rockingham Industry Zone.
In a statement, Woodside said the project was successful in the Expressions of Interest stage of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science, and Innovation’s A$10 million Hydrogen Fuelled Transportation Program. Woodside added that the project aims to expedite the uptake of hydrogen-fuelled transport, build local skills and capability, and stimulate local hydrogen production.
“BGC welcomes the opportunity to work with Woodside, Centurion, and the State Government to progress the energy innovations needed to keep our industries powered into the future,” BGC CEO Daniel Cooper said.
With matched funding from Woodside, the project targets delivery of hydrogen fuel for A$11 per kilo for 10 years and subsidies several large hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. Named the Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth, it would be located adjacent to Woodside’s proposed H2Perth Project.
“The investment by the WA Government and Woodside in hydrogen refuelling technology is a material step for companies like ours to accelerate the use of renewable fuel in the transport sector to transition its sustainability pathway,” Centurion CEO Justin Cardaci stated.
The Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth aims to supply low-cost, renewable hydrogen fuel for the domestic market; stimulate and enable hydrogen demand in Western Australia; and support the State Government’s objectives for hydrogen to be a significant fuel source for transportation by 2030.
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill said the Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth shows Woodside’s support for the continued development of Western Australia’s hydrogen market.
“The proposed refuelling facility would deliver on our commitment to make low-cost, lower-carbon hydrogen-based energy available to local customers while also progressing export opportunities such as H2Perth,” O’Neill stated.
Woodside initially plans to produce 235 kilograms of hydrogen per day at the Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth, with the potential to scale up to 800 kilograms per day.
Woodside has signed conditional, non-binding offtake Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) stating its intention to supply hydrogen from Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth to BGC and Centurion. BGC plans to purchase and operate five to ten hydrogen concrete agitator trucks while Centurion plans to purchase and operate two hydrogen prime movers.
According to Woodside, the company will continue to advance design work and engage with relevant regulatory bodies. Woodside plans to start the Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth in 2024, subject to necessary commercial arrangements and regulatory approvals, including securing land tenure.
