Port of Newcastle announces 30 partnerships for advancement of Clean Energy Economy in Hunter Region
During a visit by Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, the Port of Newcastle announced these connections that will advance the Hunter region, the state, and Australia's global ambitions to become leaders in clean energy.
As the Commonwealth Government's priority hydrogen hub in New South Wales, the Port of Newcastle has already signed 15 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to support the development, storage, and export pathway for a clean energy economy. Additionally, 15 other organizations have pledged their formal support for the Clean Energy Precinct project through Letters of Support or Letters of Intent for future collaboration.
These partnerships cover a wide range of areas, including clean energy production, mobility, export, energy generation, infrastructure, agriculture, education, innovation, and research and development. The Port aims to forge connections between renewable energy projects, clean energy production, and its deepwater channel to leverage existing global partnerships and expertise.
Craig Carmody, CEO of the Port of Newcastle, said partnerships play a critical role, both local and international, in establishing and scaling up a domestic clean energy economy and export trade pathway at the Port of Newcastle.
The Port of Newcastle has released Stage 1 renders of its Clean Energy Precinct vision and remains committed to collaborating with industry and the community to bring a sustainable and prosperous clean energy economy to life in Newcastle and the Hunter Region.
