- Fortescue Group is set to develop a green hydrogen production hub in Queensland.
- The Hub will produce green hydrogen production and renewable energy equipment and components.
- FFI will construct a 2GW electrolyser factory in Gladstone
Fortescue Metals Group’s green energy unit plans to develop what it has called the largest centre for producing parts for hydrogen generation and other green energy in Australia’s Queensland state. The Group stated that the manufacturing hub would produce equipment such as electrolysers for hydrogen production, wind turbines, solar PV cells and long-range electric cabling for Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and its customers.
In the first stage of development, FFI will construct an electrolyser factory in Gladstone, 477 km (296 miles) north of Brisbane, with an initial annual capacity of 2GW. The construction of the Hub is set to commence in February 2022, following final approvals. The first electrolysers are planned to begin hydrogen production by early 2023. In the company’s statement, FFI Chief Executive Officer Julie Shuttlewort noted: “FFI’s goal is to become the world’s leading, fully renewable energy and green products company, powering the Australian economy and creating jobs for Australia as we transition away from fossil fuels. Our manufacturing arm, starting with electrolysers and expanding to all other required green industry products, will herald great potential for green manufacturing and employment in regional Australia.