Office of Hydrogen Power South Australia

📢 Visit us at the VAILO Adelaide 500 14-17 November! 🏎️ Accelerate into the future of energy at the “Hydrogen Garage”, powered entirely by renewable hydrogen. Get hands on with hydrogen-powered remote controlled H2GP cars, offering a glimpse of how hydrogen can revolutionise motorsports. Enjoy a glass of ‘hydrogen’ water and put some charge in your phone using hydrogen power! The Toyota Hydrogen Education Centre features the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai, showcasing cutting-edge automotive innovation. You can explore an interactive model of our world-leading hydrogen power plant. With all activities running on emission-free hydrogen, this space is designed to ignite curiosity about hydrogen technologies and future careers in green energy. 🌱 Toyota Motor Corporation SA-H2H Hydrogen Technology Cluster Blue Diamond & Net Zero Equipment BOC South Pacific Horizon Education #hydrogen #renewablehydrogen #greenhydrogen #vailo #adelaide500 #hydrogenjobsplan #greenenergy

We’re looking forward in meeting everyone at the Major Project Connect event in Whyalla next week - presented by Tactic - Connecting Regional Industry and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Government of South Australia! Our Chief Executive, Sam Crafter PSM will be there along with Maria Kosti, our Director for Communications and Engagement and Daniel Butler our Manager for Stakeholder Engagement, sharing updates on our Whyalla Hydrogen Power Plant project and eager to connect with Whyalla’s business community. Also in attendance will be our ECI project partners, ATCO Australia BOC South Pacific and Epic Energy . If you’re attending, come introduce yourself to our team and explore how we can work together to support growth in the Upper Spencer Gulf. Looking forward to great conversations and new connections! ➡️ For event details head to the post below and be sure to register your attendance. City of Whyalla

📢 ✅ This week, our Whyalla Hydrogen Power Plant achieved a major milestone, securing approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)! Following Development Approval granted in July, this endorsement underscores the rigorous environmental assessments conducted by both State and Commonwealth regulators. By balancing renewable energy development with conservation, we’re proud to drive employment opportunities and innovation in Whyalla while safeguarding the region's unique biodiversity. These approvals reflect our projects commitment to sustainability, advancing renewable energy, and creating jobs in South Australia. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gWZa3Kiv #hydrogenJobsPlan #renewablehydrogen #hydrogen #whyalla #renewableEnergy #sustainability #whyalla #EPBC

Scores of new homes are set to be unlocked in Whyalla to support the community, its workforce and the future of the regional hub. Developers are offered a rare opportunity to establish a presence in a town on the cusp of significant transformation. More info below 👇

We’re pleased to announce that ATCO Australia has released the Request for Tender to the shortlisted companies for the Site Civil Works for our world leading Hydrogen Power Plant in Whyalla. After an overwhelming response to the Expressions Of Interest, which received more than 260 submissions across nine work packages, 10 South Australian businesses have been successfully shortlisted! More than half of the businesses currently operate in Whyalla and the Upper Spencer Gulf region and more than half are Aboriginal businesses. This further reinforces our collective commitment to supporting local expertise and industry. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to connect with the shortlisted companies while the tender process is still underway. Click the link below to view the tender documents, including contact details. https://lnkd.in/gP8mJBuB #hydrogenjobsplan #hydrogenPowerPlant #WhyallaHydrogen #HydrogenSA #renewableenergy #RequestForTender #southaustralia City of Whyalla

Female leadership is powering South Australia’s clean energy transition! Yesterday, Nicola McFarlane, our Chief Operating Officer, joined an inspiring panel at the Women in Energy forum, hosted by ElectraNet Pty Ltd and ZEN Energy. Moderated by Professor Ross Garnaut and specking alongside South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME) CEO Rebecca Knol, ZEN Chief Financial Officer Phillipa Chen, and ElectraNet Chair Dr. Julie Beeby, Nicola shared insights on how the next phase of South Australia’s energy transformation - particularly our hydrogen power plant at Whyalla - will drive regional job creation and industry growth. The discussion highlighted how women are shaping the future of energy and influencing major policy shifts in the growing industry. #WomenInEnergy #CleanEnergySA #hydrogen #renewablehydrogen #hydrogenjobsplan #HydrogenPower #RenewableFuture #EnergyLeadership

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to our Accommodation Request for Tender.   The process attracted strong interest with 17 responses received from short-stay and temporary accommodation providers keen to help house workers building the world-leading Whyalla Hydrogen Power Plant 👷♀️👷♂️.   More than simply providing rooms for the workforce, a range of support services has also been offered by accommodation providers for the project.   We’ve started evaluating all the submissions and are committed to progressing the procurement process as quickly as possible.   We’re working hard to ensure the Hydrogen Jobs Plan provides ongoing benefits to Whyalla and Upper Spencer Gulf businesses, including accommodation providers 🛏🏘.   #HydrogenJobsPlan #RenewableEnergy #hydrogen #renewablehydrogen #Whyalla #WorkforceAccommodation #SouthAustralia

With site works for our Whyalla Hydrogen Power Plant scheduled to begin soon, plans to house the project’s construction workforce are ramping up. We are seeking proposals from short-stay and temporary accommodation suppliers interested in housing workers building the world-leading renewable hydrogen production, power plant, and storage facility.  While maximising local employment remains a priority, the scale and ambitious timeline of the project will require a significant portion of the workforce to come from outside the Upper Spencer Gulf, therefore, increasing demand for accommodation in Whyalla. The Request for Tender is open to local accommodation providers with surplus capacity or plans to expand, as well as new market entrants.  Temporary accommodation providers are also encouraged to submit proposals for the Temporary Workers Village—adjacent to Jubilee Park—or smaller facilities. In addition, we are seeking facility management services for temporary villages, including catering, laundry, maintenance, cleaning, and security. We were pleased to meet with Whyalla's industry leaders during our recent Industry Briefing, which saw close to 20 businesses participate—including many local accommodation providers. The briefing gave attendees a valuable insight into the purpose, timeline and requirements of the Request for Tender process 🔗 Detailed information is available on the SA Tenders & Contracts website, with submissions open until 3 October 2024. Or read more here > https://lnkd.in/gVGN95UF #HydrogenJobsPlan #RenewableEnergy #hydrogen #renewablehydrogen #Whyalla #WorkforceAccommodation #SouthAustralia City of Whyalla

📢 Tender Opportunity - Program Management & Principal Contractor Services for Hydrogen Jobs Plan. We are seeking to engage a Program Management Contractor and Principal Contractor for our Hydrogen Power Plant. With the project advancing through the ECI phase and planning gaining more clarity, we have identified the need for a combined contractor to ensure the program is well-coordinated, efficiently executed, and delivered successfully. The selected contractor will focus solely on program management, to prioritise the effective delivery of the overall project. We’re looking for a contractor with: 🔴 proven experience in managing large-scale projects 🔴 robust systems ready for immediate implementation 🔴 key expertise in construction management, international contractor oversight, and semi-remote Australian operations. Local content considerations, IR management, and the ability to work as part of an integrated team with OHPSA will also be key factors in the selection process. Interested parties can learn more via Tenders SA > Display Tender DEM055696 (tenders.sa.gov.au)

🚀 We have released the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy. The strategy provides the framework for Australia to become a global hydrogen leader. Our vision is to create a hydrogen industry that: ✅ is clean, innovative, safe and competitive ✅ benefits Australia’s communities and economy ✅ enables our #NetZero transition ✅ positions us as a major global leader. #HydrogenStrategy #CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #Innovation #Australia Read more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wMCkF