Global players engage in HyNQ, the global scale green ammonia project in North Queensland.
A consortium of domestic and global energy players, led by Energy Estate, has come together to accelerate the development of the integrated hydrogen and ammonia production and export facility in North Queensland, known as HyNQ – North Queensland Energy Project.
The consortium, which includes Idemitsu Australia, a subsidiary of global energy supplier Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd and Queensland Government owned CS Energy, will progress its study on the feasibility of generating and exporting green ammonia from the Port of Abbot Point near Bowen.
“As evidenced by the recent announcements from COP27, the global push for decarbonised energy, in all its forms, is gathering pace, a key opportunity recognised by the Queensland Government in its “Enabling Queensland’s Hydrogen Production and Export Opportunities Report” and the broader energy community in the Asia-Pacific,” Vincent Dwyer, co-founder of Energy Estate, said.
“Bringing together a group of highly respected energy companies, each focussed both on the domestic opportunities for Queensland and key export markets of Japan and Korea will help accelerate the potential of HyNQ, a project leaning-in to the opportunity for the export of “sunshine gas”.
Did you know Sunshine Hydro Pty Ltd in partnership with Energy Estate, will build the Flavian Project, a $2bn green hydrogen production hub in Central Queensland, near Miriam Vale? The Flavian project is set to become part of the Central Queensland Renewable Energy Zone and produce green hydrogen using a mix of energy sources including solar and wind.
Energy Estate is also developing the Fitzroy Renewable Energy Zone (#solar, #wind, and #battery) in the regions of Rockhampton and Gladstone which includes the Moah Creek Renewable Energy Project and the HyNQ Clean Energy Hub at Abbott Point, a large #hydrogen production and export project with extensive behind the meter solar PV and wind farm.
HyNQ was initiated by Energy Estate in 2020 with the aim of developing a global-scale green ammonia facility utilising the strong natural resources of North Queensland and founded on a deep commitment to the community in which the project is based.
The project looks to harness the benefits of existing infrastructure while drawing on the experienced workforce and supply chain of North Queensland. The consortium will fund the ongoing preFEED activities, and if those results are successful, relevant FEED activities.
Steve Kovac, Idemitsu Australia Chief Executive Officer said they are excited to partner with Energy Estate and other consortium members to examine the feasibility of manufacturing and exporting green hydrogen and ammonia.
“The study is a critical step to supply low-carbon energy solutions and forms part of the HyNQ project to build infrastructure to support green industries and deliver a pathway for green hydrogen and ammonia production. This is another major opportunity for North Queensland as we continue to build low-carbon and decarbonisation businesses and pave the way for Australia’s energy transition.”
