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How Europe aims to book a seat on Australia’s hydrogen express

Hans van Leeuwen

Europe’s bid to stake a claim rivalling that of Japan and Korea over Australia’s huge potential in green hydrogen – the energy source that could power the 21st century – is gathering steam, as state governments step up their overtures to potential European partners and customers.

Queensland’s trade promotion office in London last year ran a marathon of virtual roadshows in European capitals, while West Australian Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan sat down for a Zoom meeting with Dr Falk Boemeke from the German Energy Ministry just before Christmas.

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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com

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