Amp Energy signs agreement to develop large-scale green hydrogen at Cape Hardy Port Precinct in South Australia. The company, a global energy transition development platform, is working in partnership with Iron Road Ltd to establish South Australia as a world leader in green hydrogen and ammonia production.
Amp Energy’s Cape Hardy Project: Strategic Location and Strong Government Support
Amp Energy is one of Australia’s largest hydrogen developers and is progressing with the development of 20 GW of electrolyser capacity at three sites, which is equivalent to an annual production of 19 million tons of green ammonia. The company’s integrated model in Australia of owning and optimizing feedstock generation, transmission, processing and export assets will deliver globally competitive hydrogen production.
The Cape Hardy project was chosen because of its strategic geographic location and strong support from the South Australian government. The site has direct access to high voltage electricity through an existing transmission infrastructure and a deep water port that will facilitate the transportation of the hydrogen product. In addition, the traditional landowners and landowners on the Eyre Peninsula have strong relationships with the project. The Australian government has already shown its strong support by pledging $25 million for the further development of the port infrastructure.
The company plans to develop and build up to 5 GW of electrolyzer capacity over the next decade in the neighborhood, supplying more than 5 million tons per year of green ammonia. At this scale, 4,800 direct and indirect construction jobs and 250 direct and indirect operations jobs are expected to be created.
The Hydrogen Jobs Plan: A South Australian Government Commitment
Amp’s participation in Cape Hardy will extend its commitment to the state of South Australia. In 2021, Amp established the Renewable Energy Hub of South Australia, a A$2 billion investment in renewable energy generation and battery energy storage. This strategic commitment supports the State of South Australia’s clear commitment to the green hydrogen economy.
The Amp X digital energy platform is also being leveraged in this expansion into South Australia. It responds to several interoperable offerings aimed at unlocking large-scale grid flexibility from the grid edge to support a fully decarbonized energy system and accelerate the energy transition.
This project complements the South Australian Government’s commitment to hydrogen through the Hydrogen Jobs Plan. The hydrogen opportunity will be transformative for South Australia’s economy, providing energy security while helping the state decarbonize. The Honorable Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia, praised the project, saying, “As a world-leading developer and owner of hydrogen energy assets, we welcome Amp’s continued strategic commitment to South Australia.”
Amp Energy’s commitment to large-scale green hydrogen development is a significant step toward the transition to a low-carbon economy. With the support of the South Australian Government and the strategic location of the Cape Hardy Port Precinct, this project will establish South Australia as a world leader in green hydrogen and ammonia production, creating jobs and contributing to a more sustainable future.
