Author: Anela Dokso

The Australian Government has unveiled a new $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program as part of its 2023-24 Federal Budget, aimed at scaling up the development of Australia’s renewable hydrogen industry and capitalising on the country’s competitive advantages. The program aims to provide revenue support for large-scale renewable hydrogen projects through competitive hydrogen production contracts. The contracts, designed to bridge commercial gaps, will pave the way for up to a gigawatt of electrolyser capacity by 2030, through two to three flagship projects. Additionally, the program will support First Nations communities to engage with proponents and planning processes through a $2 million…

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