Project Overview
The HyNQ Project is located approximately 25km north of Bowen within the Abbot Point State Development Area (APSDA). Fuelled by the region’s abundant natural wind and solar resources, the Project will develop a green hydrogen and ammonia facility to produce energy for both domestic use and export. HyNQ will have two separate precincts: the Process Precinct, which will be located in the APSDA, and the Renewables Precinct on nearby private land.
The initial production from the Project is expected to be liquid hydrogen for the domestic market. The construction, delivery and commissioning timetable will be structured to accelerate the commencement of domestic liquid hydrogen supply to meet demand from 2027-2028. This is due to the Project’s unique and flexible behind-the-meter renewable energy solution, which, when combined with access to the existing capacity in the grid, allows for a phased commissioning of solar PV, transmission lines and the initial sections of the Process Precinct. The Project will add value to the local economy through its shared infrastructure approach, while capitalising on the existing export infrastructure.
The Project is globally significant in scale, appreciably offsetting greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy consumption and will support local green jobs in the Bowen region throughout development, construction, and operation.
How the Project brings opportunities to the region
- Underpins the CopperString project
- Improves connected industry load demand in the North Queensland grid
- Increases energy security through renewable energy development
- Encourages the development of a new water pipeline that will stimulate further agriculture in the region and support existing agriculture
- Enhances port infrastructure
- Opens a multiproduct solution for the port precinct
- Assists with local manufacturing, jobs, and skills training
The HyNQ Project is a true zero-emission clean energy project
- 100% of the Project power demand will be produced by the Project’s renewable (solar and wind) energy developments. Small scale grid support used during times of low renewable generation will be offset by supply of renewable energy production into the grid during times of high generation.
- Hydrogen will be produced by electrolysis, the splitting of water molecules into their components, hydrogen and oxygen. When powered by renewable energy, hydrogen produced through electrolysis is known as Green Hydrogen. No hydrocarbons are produced when creating hydrogen through this process.
- All plants within the facility will be supplied from the Project’s renewable sources and require no additional sources of combustible heat. Plant back-up power will be supplied through battery or fuel-cell sources, removing the requirement for fossil-fuel based back-up power generation. Hydrogen fuel cell trucks will be used for the domestic transport of liquid hydrogen.
Why Abbot Point?
HyNQ’s location and design allow it to capitalise on the emerging green ammonia export market. Queensland is one of the most competitive Australian states for export of hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives with low cost solar and wind and a supportive policy environment. Abbot Point is in a strong competitive position within Queensland due to its strong renewable resources and proximity to renewable energy zones.
The Abbot Point Port is well supported for future industrial development owing to its location within the overall Abbot Point State Development Area (APSDA). The APSDA is a 16,585ha site that is dedicated to industrial development of regional, state, and national significance. In addition to the Port, the prime area available for industrial development within the APSDA is immediately north of the North Coast Rail Line and Bruce Highway.
HyNQ’s Coordinated Infrastructure Development
- Reduces costs through multi-use and streamlined planning
- Minimizes environmental impact by reducing project footprints
- Enables shared access to resources (e.g., water, industrial gases), leading to cost-sharing and increased utilization, which lowers costs for consumers