Black & Veatch Joins Australian Hydrogen Council
It is expected that Australia will account for more than 10% of the global carbon-free ammonia supply by 2035.
Black & Veatch has joined the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) as part of its efforts to accelerate the global shift to zero emission energy and speed the development of a global hydrogen energy economy.
CEO of the AHC, Dr Fiona Simon, said one of the strengths of the AHC was the breadth and depth of its membership which included global firms like Black & Veatch.
“As a leading advocate in countries across the globe of decarbonisation through transitioning to hydrogen, Black & Veatch brings further knowledge and experience to our membership, and we are delighted to have it onboard,” Dr Simon said.
“Hydrogen and ammonia will be critical factors in decarbonising the world’s energy systems, supply chains and heavy industries. Robust collaboration between engineering leaders, such as Black & Veatch, and industry organisations, such as the Australian Hydrogen Council, will help realise Australia’s ambitions to supply green ammonia to the Asian and domestic markets,” said Mick Scrivens, Vice President, Director, Australia Pacific, Black & Veatch.
Hydrogen has the potential to reduce and replace reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation as well as long-duration energy storage, heating, transport, and production of green chemicals and fertiliser. Additionally, hydrogen can be turned into green ammonia, which is produced using 100% carbon-free renewable energy.
Ammonia, a liquid chemical consisting of nitrogen and hydrogen, is more energy dense than pure hydrogen, incredibly stable and easily liquified for storage and shipment around the globe in the same fashion as LNG.
Ammonia then can be used in multiple energy-intensive industries to produce low-carbon electricity. It can also serve as an energy storage medium, be burned directly as a carbon-free, emissions-free energy source, or “cracked” to convert it back into hydrogen as an energy carrier.
Converting the world’s extensive LNG infrastructure – its LNG receiving terminals and storage facilities – will help facilitate ammonia’s safe, efficient shipping.
