Woodside Energy says the Beaumont New Ammonia Project is nearing completion, while Australia and India have agreed to collaborate on green hydrogen technology, supply chains and workforce development.
Woodside energy said the 1.1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Beaumont New Ammonia Project is 97% complete, with Phase 1 targeting first ammonia production from late 2025. The Australian Petroleum Exploration and Production Company added that the completion of the project and associated payment of the rest 20% of the acquisition price is expected in 2026. The company defines the Texas project as “one of the world’s first ammonia plants combined with automatic thermal reforming with 95% carbon dioxide capture.” Woodside Energy reports in its third quarter report Also confirmed it is working on its hydrogen fueling station in Perth, Western Australia. It is a self-contained hydrogen production, storage and refueling station. “In preparation, commissioning activities have begun on site, ready for start-up in the fourth quarter of 2025. First hydrogen production is planned for the first half of 2026,” said Woodside Energy, underlining that Woodside will work with Japan Suiso Energy and Kansai Electric Power to develop a liquid hydrogen supply chain between Australia and Japan.
Australia And India held the 5th meeting of the India-Australia Energy Dialogue in New Delhi today, October 16, 2025. “Discussions focused on aspects of the global transition to net zero emissions, practical cooperation and promoting dialogue on energy efficiency and enabling technologies, recognizing the role of green hydrogen.” said the Indian government. According to the Australian governmentthe collaboration will focus on technology, supply chains, workforce development and knowledge sharing.
Daimler truck, Hamburger Port and Logistics (HHLA), and Kawasaki heavy industry have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a supply chain for green liquid hydrogen via the Port of Hamburg to the European hinterland. “The partners bring complementary expertise to the table: Kawasaki Heavy Industries as an experienced technology provider in the field of hydrogen infrastructure, HHLA as a European network logistics provider and Daimler Truck as a global manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a focus on CO2-neutral battery-electric and hydrogen-based propulsion systems,” the companies said in the press release. This collaboration has been designed to make Hamburg a hydrogen hub in Europe.
Austria also wants to position itself as a hub for green hydrogen in Europe and is investing 275 million euros in four projects. “While the EU is distributing just under €1 billion across fifteen projects in five Member States, Austria alone is investing €275 million in four national projects – i.e. location policy with emphasis. We show that we are at the forefront in Europe and are actively shaping the industrial boom.” said Minister of Economic Affairs Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer. The country has introduced two new hydrogen regulations: Hydrogen Investment subsidy Regulation And Hydrogen Certification regulations (WstVO). It then confirmed the Hydrogen Promotion Act (WFöG) while working on the New Gas Industry Act (GWG). Austria is also interested in the Hydrogen Southern Corridor. The pipeline link from North Africa via Italy and Austria to Central Europe is considered one of the EU’s priority hydrogen corridors. A joint statement with Germany, Italy, Algeria and Tunisia laid the foundation for bringing green hydrogen to Austria and Germany on an industrial scale by 2035.
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