Renewable Gas: in pursuit of a sustainable energy future
Our Vision as a business is to deliver infrastructure essential to a sustainable energy future. Learn about our plans to reduce carbon emissions in the gas network by transitioning to 100% renewable gas.
Our Net Zero Ambition
Our Net Zero Ambition is:
- To achieve net zero emissions in our own operations
- To enable net zero emissions for our customers
Whilst emissions from the use of gas delivered by AGIG infrastructure is not classified as scope 1, 2 or 3 emissions for AGIG, our Net Zero Ambition emphasises going beyond our direct responsibilities to support our customers in their efforts to reduce emissions.
We are targeting net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions across all our operations by 2050, with an interim aim to reduce our reported scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
That’s why we aim to facilitate customer access to renewable or carbon-neutral gases, at volumes equal to 10% of the gas delivered through the distribution network. Our aspiration is for 100% renewable or carbon-neutral gas in our distribution networks by 2050.
AGIG is already investing in projects that demonstrate the pathway to a low-carbon future. We are building renewable gas production facilities and preparing new and existing assets, for future fuel and carbon transport and storage. In addition to developing our own renewable gas projects across Australia, we are committed to working with governments, industry and research organisations to develop our Vision collaboratively.
What is renewable gas?
Renewable and carbon-neutral gases such as renewable hydrogen and biomethane can be used in the same way as natural gas is today, but do not result in additional carbon emissions to the atmosphere.
Renewable hydrogen does not contain any carbon and can be produced using renewable electricity.
Biomethane is carbon neutral - it harnesses the energy potential from organic materials such as agricultural waste and sewage, supporting the circular economy.
By blending and ultimately replacing natural gas with renewable gas we can use our existing infrastructure to supply carbon neutral gas supply to our customers. It also means customers retain their choice of energy supply, and those industries relying on gas can continue to access it.
Our renewable gas projects
As a business we are responding, taking active steps to sustainable gas delivery today, and tomorrow. In 2017, we worked with Australia’s five peak gas bodies to develop Gas Vision 2050 - a pathway to achieve near zero emissions in our gas sector.
We are now delivering on this Vision, leading the way in renewable gas by delivering a range of innovative energy projects across Australia and across the gas value chain.
We are delivering renewable gas projects
across the country and across the value chain
Hover over the green dots to discover how we’re making the renewable gas future a reality
Hydrogen Park South Australia
Commencing production in May 2021, and expanded in March 2023, HyP SA delivers a 10% (by volume) renewable gas blend to more than 3,700 gas customers across Adelaide’s south in the suburbs of Mitchell Park, Clovelly Park and parts of Marion. It also supplies the transport and industry sectors via tube trailer (long storage tubes on the back of semi-trailers).
Learn MoreHydrogen Park Gladstone
HyP Gladstone is the first city in Australia where the entire gas distribution network supplies customers with a blend of up to 10% (by volume) of renewable gas. There are about 700 customers connected to this network who are able to benefit from the renewable gas blend.
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 were completed in 2023 and can be found on ARENA’s Knowledge Bank.
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
Developed by Australian Gas Infrastructure Group, HyP Murray Valley is a $65.46m project supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, the Victorian Government and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. HyP Murray Valley will see the development of a 10 MW electrolyser and associated equipment to produce renewable hydrogen.
Learn MoreEach of these projects build and inform each and contribute to achieving our targets.
Online May 2021
1.25MW electrolyser
Australia's first H2 blend to existing customers
10% renewable H2 blend to ~ 4000 connections
Tube trailer supply to transport and industry sectors
Expanded to additional customers in March 2023
Commenced 2019
Feasibility studies in to H2 blending in SA and VCI
Sharing learnings from HyP SA
Full feasibility reports delivered mid-2023
Commenced 2020
Feasibility studies in to H2 blending in the Dampier to Bunbury Transmission pipeline
Full feasibility reports delivered 2021
Delivering scale and expertise which underpin commercial hydrogen developments
Our partnerships of leaders from industry and business in renewable gas development
In addition to developing our own renewable gas projects across Australia, we are committed to working with governments, industry and research organisations to develop our Vision collaboratively. Our memberships and associations include:
- Australian Industry Energy Transition Initiative– a partnership leaders from industry and business to develop pathways and take action towards net zero emissions across critical supply chains of the Australian economy.
- Bioenergy Australia – the peak body for the bioenergy industry in Australia, including federal and state government departments and energy organisations, universities, and industry bodies and associations.
- Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centre – an industry focussed Research, Development and Demonstration partnership enabling the decarbonisation of Australia’s energy networks.
- SAH2H Hydrogen Technology Cluster – South Australian leading hydrogen cluster facilitating supply chain innovation and accelerating the growth of South Australia’s hydrogen ecosystem.
- Australian Hydrogen Council –Australia's peak body for the hydrogen industry, with members from across the hydrogen value chain.
