Queensland’s production of green hydrogen is set to increase, with a $200 million commitment in a methylcyclohexane (MCH) demonstration plant at Bulwer Island.
With its investment, ENEOS will use its own technology to produce up to 680kg of hydrogen per day from 2026.
Queensland Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates, said the announcement highlighted Queensland’s continued status as an energy superpower.
Ms Bates said ENEOS continues to invest in Queensland because the state is a trusted partner.
“ENEOS’s increase in local green hydrogen production will create more than 100 new specialist jobs for Queensland in a key growth industry.”
The green hydrogen will be in the form of MCH, a hydrogen carrier in liquid form that can be transported at room temperature and normal pressure, making it easy to store and transport. A portion will be shipped to Japan.
The MCH production plant will be constructed on approximately 6000m2 of land at on the former BP refinery site close to the Port of Brisbane.
Construction will begin on the plant in 2025 and MCH production is expected by the middle of 2026. The project is expected to run for two years.
The Queensland Government said ENEOS is working on the project in partnership with Japanese companies as well as Brisbane companies such as GPA and GRPS.
