Professional services firm GHD is partnering with BP Australia in its feasibility study into an export-scale renewable hydrogen production facility in Geraldton, Western Australia.
The work is being carried out by GHD’s Advisory arm.
This extensive study will help BP and the energy sector better understand the possibilities for scaling up this emerging technology, the company said in a statement.
GHD chief executive Ashley Wright said: “We are not waiting for a clean energy future – we are building it with our clients and communities. Renewable hydrogen has the potential to be a significant part of the solution by decarbonising a range of industries where it is difficult to meaningfully reduce emissions any other way.”
BP chief operating officer for Asia Pacific Frédéric Baudry said: “Western Australia has been selected as the location for the study due, in part, to its vast solar and wind resources, existing port infrastructure and proximity to large, long-term markets for green hydrogen. The study is a further demonstration of BP’s long-standing investment and commitment to the region.”
The feasibility study aims to enhance the energy industry’s understanding of the financial and technical implications for a fully integrated renewable supply chain with potential domestic and export market for a demonstration and commercial scale plant.
“The study will deliver a detailed techno-economic evaluation of pilot and commercial scale green ammonia production plants in Geraldton. This will include an evaluation of the different technologies and process configurations required to manufacture green hydrogen and green ammonia,” GHD said in a statement.
The project has received funding of A$2.7m from BP and a further A$1.7m from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency as part of its Advancing Renewables Programme.