- The Netherlands has signed an (MoU) with Australia towards developing a green hydrogen supply
The Netherlands has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Australia towards developing a green hydrogen supply that runs from Australia to Europe through the Rotterdam Port.
During Bowen’s visit to Europe, the MoU was signed on Monday by Chris Bowen, Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and the Netherlands’ Minister for Climate and Energy Rob. It adds to existing agreements between the Dutch port and several Australian states.
The agreement addressed issues regarding hydrogen trade policy, standard and certification schemes; port structure and supply chain development; innovative hydrogen technologies, and government policies about safety, social licence, and hydrogen regulations.
Australia is looking to harvest renewable energy resources to produce hydrogen for domestic and global markets. The country’s international clean energy partnerships include a Hydrogen Accord with Germany. Australia and Germany on Friday announced joint funding for four hydrogen projects.
“Hydrogen is a critical technology for the changing global economy and working with countries like the Netherlands will help Australia realise job and investment opportunities of this new industry, and deliver energy security and emissions reductions for trading partners,” Bowen said.