The Queensland Government has released a consultation paper on
options for better regulation of Queensland's hydrogen
industry. The Department of Energy and Climate is inviting feedback
on the proposals until 1 March 2024.
Queensland's hydrogen industry is developing rapidly. The
demand for hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources has
garnered interest from local and global markets, and Queensland is
seeking to position itself at the forefront of hydrogen
production.
According to the government, there are over 50 hydrogen projects
currently underway across Queensland –from pilots of hydrogen
powered trucks to the development of large-scale projects. Under
the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, around 3GW of gas generation
capacity will be needed to provide dispatchable power to the
SuperGrid to meet electricity demand during peak times.
