Australia Produces Hydrogen in Powder Form, Targets 550 Million kg Production by 2040
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📰 The quick summary: Australia is producing hydrogen in powder form using sodium borohydride, enabling safer transport and export of 550 million kilograms of green hydrogen annually by 2040.
📈 One key stat: 550 million kg of hydrogen could generate more than 18 billion kWh of energy, enough to power approximately 2.5 million Australian households.
💬 One key quote: “Australia has come up with a scalable and safe way to transport hydrogen across the globe all thanks to considering hydrogen in its powder form.“
1️⃣ The big picture: Australia has pioneered a revolutionary method for storing and transporting hydrogen in powder form called sodium borohydride. This innovation solves the traditional challenges of hydrogen transport, which typically requires expensive compression or liquefaction at extremely low temperatures. Research led by Curtin University with $5 million in government funding has developed a cost-effective way to recycle the byproduct back into usable powder. This breakthrough positions Australia to become a major global exporter of green hydrogen, targeting production of 550,000 tonnes annually by 2040.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Hydrogen powder offers a much safer alternative to highly flammable compressed or liquid hydrogen, making large-scale transport practical for the first time. The powder releases hydrogen in a controlled manner when mixed with water, eliminating the complex infrastructure previously needed. Scientists have overcome the main barrier by developing an affordable catalytic regeneration process that recycles the byproduct back into usable sodium borohydride. This technology opens export opportunities to countries like Germany, Japan, and South Korea that lack infrastructure for large-scale hydrogen production but need it for their zero-emissions strategies.
3️⃣ What’s next: The Kotai Hydrogen Project will run through 2029, focusing on scaling up sodium borohydride production and developing on-demand hydrogen generation reactors. Australia plans to invest in hydrogen export infrastructure while continuing to refine the powder processing methods. The pilot program aims to position Australia as a global leader in hydrogen export technology.
Read the full story here: Ecoticias – 550,000,000 kg in powder ― Most futuristic form of hydrogen in history produced in Australia
