Townsville signing marks important hydrogen milestone
North Queensland’s hydrogen future and the potential of thousands of regional jobs is a step closer with an agreement between Australian energy company Origin and the Port of Townsville signed today.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said her Government was continuing to deliver Queensland’s plan for economic recovery from the global coronavirus pandemic.
“Part of that plan is supporting regional economies to provide jobs growth in places like Townsville and North Queensland,” the Premier said.
“We said we’d continue to build Queensland’s hydrogen industry and that’s exactly what we’re doing because that means jobs.
“The MoU signed today highlights North Queensland’s importance as a vital link in the supply chain needed for Queensland to become a major renewable hydrogen producer and supplier.
“We’ve invested in a $232 million upgrade of the port channel, $40 million Berth 4 upgrade and $48 million intermodal facility to ensure the port remains a premier gateway for the north.”
