Renewable hydrogen has been launched into Perth’s pure fuel community for the primary time as a part of Western Australia’s renewable vitality technique.
Natural fuel firm ATCO will provide about 2700 companies and households in Perth’s south with a mix of 98 per cent fuel and two per cent hydrogen from Monday.
The firm plans to extend the mix as much as 10 per cent hydrogen sooner or later.
Energy Minister Bill Johnston stated hydrogen would play a lead function in WA’s transition to internet zero emissions by 2050.
“ATCO’s hydrogen blending project shows how emerging technology can be integrated with existing assets in the gas distribution system and balance energy needs,” he stated.
“Blending renewable hydrogen with natural gas creates a pathway to lower emissions and drives us towards our net zero future.”
ATCO and Fortescue Future Industries additionally on Monday opened WA’s first renewable hydrogen refuelling station.
The station can fill hydrogen gas cell automobiles in 5 minutes, offering for a spread of as much as 500 kilometres, emissions-free.
