Hydrogen Mapping Tool finalist in Eureka Prize
The Eureka Prize for Innovative Research in Sustainability, which the Economic Fairways Mapper project is nominated for, is awarded for research that produces innovative solutions to support ongoing and improved sustainability practices or policies.
Presented annually in partnership with some of the nation's leading scientific institutions, government organisations, universities and corporations, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes honour excellence across the areas of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science.
Developed by researchers led by Dr Stuart Walsh of Monash’s Department of Civil Engineering and Dr Marcus Haynes of Geoscience Australia, the Hydrogen Economic Fairways Tool (HEFT) is an open-source economic model that maps the economic viability of hydrogen operations across Australia.
A world-first online platform, HEFT is designed to support implementation of the National Hydrogen Strategy, and will support policymakers and investors to make decisions on the location of new infrastructure and the development of hydrogen hubs in Australia.
The project's open-source toolkit enables identification of the most sustainable locations for resource development during the early stages of project decision-making and investment.
It considers various factors such as transportation infrastructure, pipelines to export ports, and access to water to accurately pinpoint the best locations for new projects that aid in the energy transition.
The winners of the Eureka Prizes for 2023 will be announced during a live broadcast event on Wednesday, 23 August 2023.
