The first green hydrogen station in New Zealand of which Coregas NZ is jointly responsible with Halcyon, for having joined forces to support said establishment and the initiative, known as Project Halcyon Green Hydrogen, will be located at the Coregas NZ facility in Wiri, south of Auckland. This station will play a crucial role in the expansion of a national network of supply points, led by Halcyon.
Coregas and Halcyon pave the way for green hydrogen in NZ
Through its manufacturing and supply expertise, Coregas will contribute to meeting the project’s technical requirements, capitalizing on its previous involvement in the development of a service station in Australia in collaboration with Haskel .
[post_relacionado]On the other hand, Halcyon , a joint venture between Tüaropaki Trust and Obayashi Corporation , had already established in 2021 the first green hydrogen production plant in New Zealand, located at the Mökai geothermal plant , with an annual production capacity of 180 tons, using electricity generated by Tüaropaki Plant Company.
In consideration of the needs of the transport sector, identified by Tüaropaki Trust and Obayashi , hydrogen recharging points will be located on the main land transport routes. Peter Neate, CEO of Coregas NZ, emphasized the opportunity represented by the use of hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles in road transport in New Zealand , offering an alternative with greater autonomy, rapid recharging and cargo capacity.
Neate underlined the importance of establishing a supply chain supported by infrastructure to make hydrogen an attractive option for the industry. Additionally, Coregas NZ has begun its transition to green fuels with the acquisition of a Toyota Mirai, which they have named H2Motuka , as the first step in transforming their fleet.
Hydrogen station: Economic and environmental benefits
Under Halcyon’s proposed hydrogen hub model, a single supply source can serve multiple customers, resulting in reduced costs and economies of scale. Dave Binnie, CEO of energy at Tüaropaki Trust, highlighted that local and reliable supply of hydrogen gives customers the security needed to invest and foster innovation.
The development of green hydrogen infrastructure in the country not only opens up new opportunities in the transportation sector, but also positions the country as a leader in the transition towards a more sustainable economy and less dependent on fossil fuels.
This strategic investment encourages the adoption of clean technologies and also strengthens energy security and reduces the carbon footprint, aligning with sustainable development goals and the global commitment to climate change mitigation.
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