BREAKING NEWS by Böhler Welding
Gippsland Announced as Priority for Australia’s First Offshore Wind Assessment The Federal Government’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resoruces has announced that Bass Strait off Gippsland will be the nation’s first priority area to be assessed for suitability for offshore wind developments. The focus will be on identifying existing users of the marine area that will need to be taken into account when considering any future offshore renewable energy infrastructure activities, particularly offshore wind projects. Important users include: the environment, such as marine life and migratory birds; existing maritime infrastructure and industries such as fishing and shipping; and other marine stakeholders and local communities. The annoucement is the first step to developing a strong Australian offshore wind industry that: serves to secure affordable energy; creates jobs and investment; and increases the economic growth of regional and coastal economies. South Australia Moves to Build Hydrogen Power Station The South Australian Government has moved on its promised construction of the country’s first green hydrogen powered electricity generation station. This project is part of its Hydrogen Jobs Plan, which was promised before the recent state election. Premier Peter Malinauskas announced the opening of a Hydrogen Jobs Plan Market Sounding and the introduction of legislation on hydrogen production, storage and transportation, at the Australian Hydrogen Conference in Adelaide. The purpose of the Hydrogen Jobs Plan Market Sounding is to seek input from local, national and international organisations to provide technology and commercial approaches to help shape the delivery of a hydrogen production facility near Whyalla in the state’s mid-north. Whyalla is the planned site for a major, federallybacked hub for green hydrogen from renewables production and export, with the state government already extending the export jetty at nearby Port Bonython.
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