Tiwai and hydrogen talk at November forum
Energy minister Megan Woods, Sir Tipene O’Regan and Fortescue Future Industries founder Andrew Forrest are among speakers at a science and innovation wananga in Invercargill on November 24 and 25 which covers the planned closure of the Tiwai smelter and the opportunity for green hydrogen.
It’s hosted by the Murihiku Regeneration Programme – a joint project of Ngāi Tahu rūnanga to help plan a future for Southland’s economy and environment in response to the smelter closure planned for December 31, 2024, and what comes next for the region.
The event at Bill Richardson Transport World, 491 Tay Street, Invercargill, will cover significant opportunities for the New Zealand and Southland economy.
Meridian Energy and Contact Energy, which are seeking partners to develop what they say could be the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, also have representatives at the two-day forum.
Hyundai is among event supporters.
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Are we being sucked into the green hydrogen hype like the Aussies?
My understanding is that most hydrogen is currently used by the fossil and fertiliser industries, both with uncertain futures. Hydrogen manufacturing is complicated, hugely inefficient expensive and with an uncertain future. On top of that it is difficult and expensive to transport, so let’s make it at the bottom of the world!