The Western Australian Government has announced a $5 million investment into Infinite Green Energy’s MEG HP1 Hydrogen project in Northam.
The funding under the State Government’s Investment Attraction Fund will go towards two five-megawatt (MW) electrolysers to develop a hydrogen production ecosystem, hydrogen storage compression technology and general construction.
“The $5 million, from the Investment Attraction Fund, will help Infinite Green Energy establish Western Australia’s first renewable green hydrogen production system,” Hydrogen Industry Minister Bill Johnston said.
Minister Johnston stated the funding would help kickstart the development of an end-user market for locally produced green hydrogen.
Green hydrogen produced by the project aims to provide a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to existing kinds of transportation fuels such as diesel.
Once operational, the MEG HP1 Hydrogen project will generate around four tonnes of hydrogen per day for use in back-to-base and heavy transport activities, such as garbage collection trucks.
The first hydrogen production is scheduled in late 2024, using an existing 11MW solar farm.
Infinite Green Energy, Korean Samsung C&T, and Doral Energy Group will build the MEG HP1 hydrogen project.
“The construction, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of the MEG HP1 Hydrogen project is expected to create over 100 jobs and help decarbonise the State’s economy,” Minister Johnston added.
