BP moves closer to WA green hydrogen hub 

BP moves closer to making a final investment decision for the H2Kwinana project with the concept development phase study. The large-scale green hydrogen hub H2Kwinana would aim to supply domestic and export markets with renewable hydrogen. 

A large-scale green hydrogen production facility at the former Kwinana oil refinery of BP in Western Australia has been completed. 

Concentrate on recognising two potential base case situations, with the centre delivering either 44 tons each day of green hydrogen or 143 tons each day. As the third and final case, the potential growth target of 429 tonnes per day was chosen. 

“Kwinana has been a central hub of fuel operations for the past 65 years, the potential development of a green hydrogen hub would progress the decarbonisation of the Kwinana Industrial Area. These kinds of projects are possible thanks to the WA Labour government’s $180 million investment into renewable hydrogen,” said WA Hydrogen Industry Minister, Bill Johnston. 

The project was likewise the beneficiary of $70 million in federal government financing in 2022, as one of the perishing demonstrations of the Coalition Morrison government before it was removed from power. 

The WA government noticed the necessary electrical ability to make green hydrogen is obtained from sustainable power sources or by acquiring Renewable Electricity Certificates. 

WA’s Kwinana industrial zone, which is home to an Alcoa alumina refinery, is additionally the site of the primary big battery to be associated with the state’s principal network – the 100MW, two-hour (200MWh) Kwinana battery owned by Synergy. 

It said the green hydrogen delivered would be utilised by BP, other modern clients, tube trailer stacking and vehicle refuelling. The study was part of a $180 million investment in renewable hydrogen made by the state government.