Green Hydrogen Powers Back up with Major Funding

Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding

The federal energy minister is not giving up on Australia's green hydrogen dream despite setbacks, with a new...

Australian National Review - Australia Invests in $2B Green Hydrogen Push to Power Industry Without Fossil Fuels

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on June 30, 2025. AAP Image/Lukas Coch The Albanese government has announced federal support for Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub under its $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program, marking a key step in transitioning Australian industry away from fossil fuels. The project, located at Kooragang Island in Newcastle’s indust…

$432m boost for NSW hydrogen hub after Origin exit

Chemicals and explosive maker Orica will go it alone on a large-scale hydrogen project in New South Wales after securing $432 million in backing from the Albanese government. Energy and Climate Change minister Chris Bowen announced the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub as the second successful recipient of production credits under the government’s $4 billion Hydrogen Headstart program on Friday. It comes just months after Orica's partner on the project…

Orica lands funding for green ammonia hub as another $2 billion put on table for hydrogen hopefuls

Orica lands funding for its Hunter Valley hydrogen hub as federal government opens up another $2 billion round for its hydrogen headstart program.