Hydrogen & Clean Fuels
We are committed to advancing the development of clean fuels in Australia.
Hydrogen & Clean Fuels
ATCO Australia is dedicated to driving the transition toward a low-carbon future by advancing the development and adoption of clean fuels, with renewable hydrogen at the forefront of our efforts. Renewable hydrogen has the potential to revolutionise industries, power homes and businesses, and reduce emissions on a global scale.
We are actively integrating hydrogen and other clean fuel initiatives into our energy portfolio to deliver scalable, sustainable energy solutions. These projects lay the foundations for more sustainable and resilient energy for future generations.
By leveraging our expertise and infrastructure, we are pioneering groundbreaking technologies and partnerships that position Australia as a leader in renewable hydrogen production and application. ATCO Australia's clean energy projects align with global sustainability goals, demonstrating our vision for a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape?one that benefits communities, supports economic growth, and protects the environment for generations to come.
Hydrogen
Renewable hydrogen offers immense potential for decarbonising various sectors, including transportation, steel manufacturing, ammonia production, rocket fuel, semiconductor manufacturing, welding, and methanol production.
Unlike conventional hydrogen production methods that rely on fossil fuels which emit greenhouse gases, renewable hydrogen is produced through electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. Australia, blessed with abundant solar and wind resources, is uniquely positioned to capitalise on renewable hydrogen production. The state's vast landmass and favourable climate provide opportunities for large-scale production.
ATCO Australia is already producing renewable hydrogen at our Jandakot facility, where our hydrogen is used to power zero-emission passenger vehicles, a hydrogen fuel cell, and a demonstration hydrogen-powered home, and is also blended into the surrounding natural gas network to 3,000 homes, in quantities of up to 10% hydrogen.
Biogas & Biomethane
Renewable hydrogen, biogas and biomethane are the most common forms of renewable gas. Biogas can be used for many different applications including electricity generation, heating, cooking and transport. Biomethane is made from biogas, which can be sourced from various forms of material such as green waste, food, industry by-products, agricultural residues, and industrial waste. In the current energy market, biogas is primarily used to generate electricity or is burnt off. However, there is an exciting opportunity to upgrade biogas to biomethane and supply it to households and businesses.
Biomethane is a renewable gas that can replace natural gas without any modifications to existing gas networks or appliances. Europe has around 20,000 biogas plants already in operation contributing to their economies and powering them towards a more sustainable future. In 2023, biomethane made up almost 40% of gas in the Danish gas system and Denmark is aiming for 100% renewable gas by 2030.
When burned, H2 produces water vapour and no carbon emissions.
H2 can be blended into natural gas networks to help offset gas emissions.
Biomethane can replace natural gas using existing gas networks and appliances.
H2 is an efficient way to store and transport energy.
ATCO's Renewable Hydrogen Refueller
ATCO Australia, in collaboration with Fortescue Future Industries, built and is now operating Western Australia's first renewable Hydrogen Refuelling Station.
