Image: Artist’s impression of HyP Wagga Wagga.
About Hydrogen Park Wagga Wagga
Hydrogen Park Wagga Wagga (HyP Wagga Wagga) is a project centered around a 10 MW renewable gas production facility within the Bomen industrial precinct, approximately 6 km northeast of Wagga Wagga. This facility aims to produce up to 2.6 tonnes of renewable gas per day, which will be blended with natural gas at up to 20% by volume and supplied to approximately 23,500 connections through the existing AGN Wagga Wagga gas network.
Using renewable electricity to produce the hydrogen, HyP Wagga Wagga will play an important first step in reducing carbon from our gas supply in the region. The project is also exploring opportunities to provide hydrogen to local industries and support the transition of the regional transport fleet to zero-emission vehicles.
HyP Wagga Wagga is a key cornerstone of AGIG’s broader Low Carbon Vision, which aims for a volume of 10% renewable gas in our networks by 2030 and 100% by 2050. With construction anticipated to begin following a final investment decision in late 2024, and operations expected to commence by early 2027, this project is set to lead the way in sustainable energy production and distribution in New South Wales.
Background
About Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
One of Australia’s largest gas infrastructure businesses and a leader in renewable gas.
We deliver gas to two million customers across every Australian mainland state and the Northern Territory, through 35,000km of distribution networks, 4,300km of gas transmission pipelines and utilising 60 petajoules of gas storage capacity with small quantities of native gas production.
We own and operate infrastructure that delivers gas to Australian homes, businesses and communities; and deliver and store gas that supports the Australian economy for power generation, mines and manufacturers.
As a business, we are taking active steps towards sustainable gas delivery. In 2021, we delivered Australia’s largest renewable hydrogen production facility: Hydrogen Park South Australia, and during 2023 we started development of two further facilities, Hydrogen Park Gladstone and Hydrogen Park Murray Valley.
Our work towards a low carbon future extends beyond renewable hydrogen production. We are also working with our customers and stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions to lower emissions, including biomethane facilities, and have begun exploring the potential for carbon capture and sequestration solutions.
Our Vision is to be the leading gas infrastructure business in Australia. We will achieve this by Delivering for Customers, being A Good Employer and being Sustainably Cost Efficient.
Project Overview
The basic process flow diagram is shown in Figure 1, showing potential expansion possibilities.
Renewable electricity will be supplied to the hydrogen production facility, transmitted through Essential Energy’s network to the connection point on site. Up to 2.6 tonnes per day of hydrogen would be produced via an alkaline electrolyser. The hydrogen will be purified and stored onsite at a capacity up to 950kg. The hydrogen would be available from storage to fill tube trailers for supply to industry as well as for blending up to 20% by volume with natural gas at the Bomen city gate.
Figure 1: Process overview of HyP Wagga Wagga
HyP Wagga Wagga location
Timeline
Phase 1: Planning and Design
2023 - 2024
Planning and design of onsite infrastructure
Phase 2: Engagement and Approvals
2024 - 2025
Wagga Wagga community introduced to the project with ongoing engagement
Phase 3: Construction and Commissioning
Targeting commencement in 2026
Phase 4: Blended Gas Flows Commence
2027 (Target, subject to change)
Approximately 23,500 industry, homes and businesses connected to AGN’s Wagga Wagga gas distribution network receive up to 20% renewable gas blend
Our Renewable Gas Projects
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Hydrogen Park South Australia
Commencing production in May 2021, and expanded in March 2023, HyP SA delivers a 5% renewable gas blend to more than 4000 gas customers across Adelaide’s south in the suburbs of Mitchell Park, Clovelly Park and parts of Marion. It also supplies the transport and industry sectors via tube trailer (long storage tubes on the back of semi-trailers).
Learn MoreHydrogen Park Gladstone
HyP Gladstone is currently in construction. Gladstone will be the first city in Australia where the entire gas distribution network will supply customers with a blend of up to 10% (by volume) of renewable gas. It is expected that blending will commence in 2024.
Learn MoreAustralian Hydrogen Centre
Established in 2019, the AHC is a joint industry and Government research centre delivering feasibility studies focused on blending 10% hydrogen into existing gas distribution networks and converting networks to 100% hydrogen in South Australia and Victoria. Studies were completed in 2023 and can be found on ARENA’s Knowledge Bank.
Learn MoreWestern Australian Feasibility Study
The Western Australian Feasibility Study determines the suitability of the Dampier to Bunbury Pipeline to introduce hydrogen into its mix. Completed in 2021, the study includes both technical assessment and development of a roadmap to support development of industry regulation.
Learn MoreHydrogen Park Murray Valley
Developed by Australian Gas Infrastructure Group, HyP Murray Valley is a $65.46m project supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, the Victorian Government and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. HyP Murray Valley will see the development of a 10 MW electrolyser and associated equipment to produce renewable hydrogen.
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