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New projects revive hopes for east coast hydrogen exports

Eastern Australia’s near-extinct ambitions to establish itself as a world hub for clean hydrogen have been resurrected after the federal government awarded $432 million to a plant planned by Orica and a rival project was unveiled by Port of Newcastle.

But the revamped plans come with a heavy dose of realism: Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub has dropped any early plans for exports, while Port of Newcastle’s project envisages starting with gas-based fuel, before moving later to “green” production.

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Angela Macdonald-Smith writes on the resources industry with a focus on energy, including gas, oil, electricity and renewables. Connect with Angela on Twitter. Email Angela at amacdonald-smith@afr.com
Elouise Fowler is a journalist for The Australian Financial Review based in the Melbourne office. Connect with Elouise on Twitter. Email Elouise at elouise.fowler@afr.com.au

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