Australia/The Netherlands – Port of Newcastle has partnered with ten global energy enablers to form the Platform Zero Global Partnership for Hydrogen Innovation.
This collaborative global partnership is committed to supporting hydrogen innovation and accelerating the renewable energy transition. The agreement was signed by CEO Craig Carmody and Chief Commercial Officer Simon Byrnes, under the supervision of the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, during their visit to the Netherlands for the World Hydrogen Summit.
Partnerships like these are crucial to the future enablement of a scalable clean energy trade pathway at Port of Newcastle, said Simon Byrnes. The 10 companies that have signed the partnership agreement alongside Port of Newcastle are Port of Rotterdam, HunterNet Newcastle, Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER), Erasmus University Rotterdam, Imperial College of London, Complexo do Pecem, Gemeente Rotterdam, and Wicked Acceleration Labs.
Port of Future Award
The Port of Newcastle was recognized as a finalist in the Port of the Future Award category at the World Hydrogen 2023 Awards. The Netherlands’ Port of Rotterdam won this year’s award at the ceremony held in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Hydrogen development
Hydrogen is one of the cleanest and most abundant fuels in the world, and its potential as an energy source has been gaining more attention in recent years. The Platform Zero Global Partnership for Hydrogen Innovation aims to accelerate the development of hydrogen technologies, which have the potential to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to renewable energy sources.
One of the key advantages of hydrogen is that it can be produced from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power. This makes it a promising alternative to fossil fuels, which are major contributors to climate change. In addition, hydrogen can be stored and transported easily, which could make it a practical solution for long-distance transportation, industrial processes, and other applications.
The Port of Newcastle, Australia’s third-largest port, is strategically located on the east coast of Australia and is well-placed to support the growth of the hydrogen industry in the region. The port is already home to several renewable energy projects, and the partnership with Platform Zero will help to further accelerate the transition to renewable energy.