Qld yields first look at proposed Stanwell Clean Energy Hub 

The Queensland Government has delivered the first look at the future Stanwell Clean Energy Hub, which is expected to open new industrial jobs in hydrogen, renewables, manufacturing, and critical minerals. 

Palaszczuk government said that state-owned energy company Stanwell Corporation would start early works this year on the up to $100 million Future Energy and Innovation Training Hub (FEITH) in Rockhampton, focal, Queensland. 

“The FEITH project will be the visible bright spark of Stanwell’s transformation to clean energy and our vision is for FEITH to be a catalyst for advancing the energy transformation, not just at Stanwell, but for the entire State,” said Stanwell CEO, Michael O’Rourke. 

Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen, Mick de Brenni said, “The nation cannot meet its legislated emissions reduction targets without serious action in Queensland, so we are delivering the energy transition that Queenslanders and Australians voted for.” 

The task is expected to be finished in stages, starting with developing the shared infrastructure and civil works in late 2023. 

“The first place the Premier and I went following the release of our plan was the Stanwell Power Station to give the workforce the Government’s commitment to their job security and outline our blueprint to convert it into a Clean Energy Hub.” said de Brenni. 

The 1,460MW Stanwell Power Station is situated between the prospective future Capricorn and Calliope Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) referenced in Queensland’s Draught REZ Guide. 

The REZ in Central Queensland, which spans ten local government areas, helps the region’s primary industries—agriculture, construction, minerals processing, and manufacturing—achieve clean energy targets and satisfy global market demand.