The Australian Hydrogen Centre (AHC) was established to deliver feasibility studies of how existing gas distribution networks can be used in a system to produce, store, and transport renewable hydrogen, decarbonising gas supply while still meeting the needs of millions of customers – both households and industry.
The $4.15 million AHC project led by AGN is supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), South Australian Government and the Victorian Government, and brings together expertise and knowledge from across the energy supply chain. This includes renewable electricity producers, electricity and gas infrastructure owners, and energy retailers.
The Reports highlights Australia’s opportunity to access its world-class gas distribution infrastructure to unlock hydrogen’s potential, whilst retaining energy security and affordability. A range of low-regret enablers for coordinated action by government and industry to realise the hydrogen opportunity are also identified.
The AHC Summary Report presents the key findings from a series of technical reports,
- 10% Hydrogen Distribution Networks in selected Regional Towns in Victoria and South Australia.
- 10% Hydrogen Distribution Networks – Victorian and South Australian Feasibility Studies.
- 100% Hydrogen Distribution Networks – Victorian and South Australian Feasibility Studies.
- Hydrogen Park South Australia Knowledge Sharing Report.
Accompanying the feasibilities studies is a knowledge sharing report outlining learnings from Hydrogen Park South Australia (HyP SA), an Australian-first demonstration of hydrogen blending in the existing gas distribution network.
"This research shows renewable hydrogen delivers real benefits for all Australians, unlocking greater value from our world-class infrastructure. Our sustainable, circular approach to reducing carbon emissions in both the gas and electricity systems, will minimize disruption for all South Australians as we transition to renewable technologies."
Hon. Tom Koutsantonis MP, South Australia’s Minister for Energy and Mining

Founding members
The AHC has received funding support from ARENA and founding members South Australia’s Department for Energy and Mining, Victoria’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, gas and energy infrastructure businesses, AGN and AusNet Services, and leading renewable energy companies, ENGIE and Neoen.
Project timeline
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AHC 10 Hydrogen Distribution Networks South Australia Feasibility Study
AHC 10 Hydrogen Distribution Networks Victoria Feasibility Study
AHC 100 Hydrogen Distribution Networks South Australia Feasibility Study
AHC 100 Hydrogen Distribution Networks Victoria Feasibility Study
AHC Hydrogen Park South Australia Public Knowledge Sharing Report
Ballarat Australian Hydrogen Centre Regional Towns Study
Port Adelaide Australian Hydrogen Centre Regional Towns Study

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Hydrogen Park South Australia
Online in May 2021, HyP SA is an Australian-first facility to supply blended renewable gas via the existing gas network. Australia’s largest electrolyser, the 1.25MW unit produces renewable hydrogen which is blended up to volumes of 5% with natural gas and supplied to more than 700 existing homes in the adjacent suburb of Mitchell Park. It also supplies industry via tube trailer.
Learn MoreHydrogen Park Gladstone
Located at Gladstone in central Queensland, HyP Gladstone is currently under development. From 2022, the facility will produce renewable hydrogen for blending at volumes of up to 10% and supply to around 800 residential, commercial and industrial customers.
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 will be completed in 2022.
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
HyP Murray Valley was awarded funding by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) in May 2021. This 10MW facility would produce renewable hydrogen for blending at volumes of up to 10% and supply to around 40,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Wodonga and Albury. Along with our partners ENGIE, we are targeting Final Investment Decision in 2022 and first production in 2023.
Learn MoreGladstone Hydrogen Ecosystem
In March 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding between AGN, Sumitomo Australia, Gladstone Ports Corporation, Gladstone Regional Council, and CQUniversity for a hydrogen ecosystem in Gladstone was executed. The first phase of this plan will be delivered in 2022.
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