Hydrogen Hub
Bell Bay is now officially recognised as one of Australia’s major Hydrogen Hubs, with the Tasmanian and Federal Governments committing more than $150 million to support renewable energy industries and advanced manufacturing. This investment positions Northern Tasmania as a strategic centre for the production and export of green fuels, including green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green methanol, supporting both domestic energy security and international decarbonisation efforts.
Green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy sources such as hydro, wind, and solar power through electrolysis, a process that separates hydrogen from water without carbon emissions. Green ammonia is created by combining green hydrogen with nitrogen extracted from the air, while green methanol is produced using green hydrogen and sustainably sourced carbon dioxide or biogenic carbon. These renewable fuels are increasingly being adopted globally as low-emission alternatives for shipping, heavy transport, industrial manufacturing, mining, and power generation.
Tasmania has a unique opportunity to lead the global transition toward renewable fuel production due to its abundant renewable energy resources, reliable water supply, established industrial infrastructure, and deep-water port access at Bell Bay. The region is ideally positioned to support the manufacture, storage, and export of green fuels to both Australian and international markets, particularly as demand for low-carbon marine and industrial fuels continues to accelerate.
The development of locally produced green fuels also strengthens Australia’s sovereign fuel capability by reducing reliance on imported diesel and vulnerable offshore fuel supply chains. Local production of green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol can support domestic industry, marine operations, remote energy generation, and heavy transport while improving long-term energy resilience, reducing emissions, and creating new economic and employment opportunities across Tasmania and Northern Australia.
Industry & Business
The Tasmanian government has funded the Industry Capability Network (ICN). BBAMZ will work with potential businesses who are looking to engage in the hydrogen supply chain.This will be a key tool for hydrogen proponents as they start to develop their supply chains into hydrogen manufacturing.
Workforce Skills
Identifying the skills required to work in the Hydrogen Industry will be critical. BBAMZ will work with the Tas Govt to identify the skills, jobs and workforce required to support a Hydrogen Industry in Bell Bay.
Community Engagement
The development of a hydrogen industry is an important opportunity for the ongoing development and diversity of the Tasmanian economy. The manufacture of green hydrogen takes advantage of our globally significant water resources and capacity to generate renewable electricity and is a future pathway to greater economic and community prosperity.
As the industry progresses into development, it will be important that the community is kept well-informed and able to seek answers to questions in a timely manner.