Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has returned from a six-day trade mission to Japan, Korea, and Singapore, where she secured investment in Queensland projects.
The Premier met with significant industry partners from the hydrogen, renewables, and aviation fuels industries and tourism, agriculture, and screen industries.
Key announcements include Han-Ho H2 Consortium partners signing a contract for a proposed green hydrogen hub project in North Queensland. Premier Palaszczuk also met with key investors like ENEOS, Sumitomo, Idemitsu Kosan, Mitsubishi, Central Queensland Hydrogen, Pacific Metals, LG Energy, POSCO, Korean Air, Keppel Corporation, and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings.
“Demand for hydrogen from our trading partners is booming, and we’re making sure Central and North Queensland reap the benefits. This trade mission was all about making sure key investment partners knew about our Energy and Jobs Plan and Critical Minerals Strategy. Both of these initiatives have laid out a clear pathway to future investment opportunities and led to significant global interest in Queensland as a place to do business. This is the kind of investment that creates jobs for Queenslanders and helps use deliver cleaner and greener energy not just in Queensland but around the world. I am confident there will be more investment outcomes following these meetings and Queensland has cemented its place as a leading energy exporter now and into the future with new, clean energy sources. It was also pleasing to see first hand the success of Queensland based companies in overseas locations leading to their expansion and employment of more people here in Brisbane,” Premier Palaszczuk said.
During the trade mission, the Premier attended more than 15 meetings and engagements, as did a group of regional mayors and business leaders, as well as Resources Minister Scott Stewart, senior directors-general, and the Powerlink CEO.
