Hydrogen Council heralds advances to New Zealand’s transition to a low emission economy. 

23 October 2024

New Zealand has the potential to be a hydrogen world-leader, leveraging its renewable resources and ingenuity to lead in hydrogen utilisation, while also reducing our carbon emissions and growing our economy in the process. 

Speaking at the outset of the New Zealand Hydrogen Council AGM and Open Day, CEO Dr Linda Wright says, “New Zealand’s economy must grow in order to fund and achieve our climate change targets. To do this we must leverage our competitive and natural advantages and remove the existing barriers to hydrogen deployment.” 

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Hiringa welcomes game-changing EECA Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund

23 September 2024

Hiringa Energy believes EECA’s Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund could be a pivotal moment in New Zealand’s transition to emissions-free transport. 

The $30 million fund will cover up to 25% of the cost of procuring zero emissions heavy vehicles, including hydrogen trucks. It will also cover almost 25% of the cost of converting a diesel truck to a hydrogen dual fuel engine. 

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Hiringa wins Low Carbon Future Award 

29 August 2024

New Plymouth-based Hiringa Energy has won the coveted Low Carbon Future prize at the 2024 New Zealand Energy Awards. 

The green hydrogen company opened its first three green hydrogen refuelling stations in 2024, with one more to open in the coming months. 

The refuelling stations produce, store and dispense green hydrogen fuel, focusing on reducing carbon emissions from heavy transport. 

The judges described Hiringa as a pioneer in New Zealand’s low carbon transition. 

“Hiringa is a change-making company and has made substantial progress in delivering real emissions reduction for the hard-to-abate heavy transport sector.  

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Fabrum and Fortescue commission Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant on a mine site

16 August 2024

Fabrum, a New Zealand company leading the world in zero-emission transition technologies, has collaborated on the design, build and commissioning of Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant at a mine site with and for Fortescue, a global green technology, energy and metals company headquartered in Western Australia. 

The liquid hydrogen plant at Christmas Creek, which comprises a hydrogen liquefaction facility, liquid hydrogen storage and a liquid hydrogen refuelling station, was unveiled today. Liquid hydrogen from the plant will be used to power Fortescue’s zero-emissions mining equipment prototypes including its Offboard Power Unit and its hydrogen-powered haul truck prototype. The liquid hydrogen plant can produce ~350 kg of liquid hydrogen per day and has ~600 kg of storage.

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Hyundai hydrogen-powered truck hits 100,000km milestone while delivering for NZ Post

24 July 2024

New Zealand’s first hydrogen-powered truck, the Hyundai XCIENT, has ticked over 100,000km of commercial operations with NZ Post.

Hyundai New Zealand first introduced the XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck back in 2021. NZ Post has had it in full commercial operations since 2023, making it the first truck of its kind to be put to the test here in New Zealand.

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Hyundai puts Mighty Fuel Cell Truck into
pilot test in New Zealand

5 July 2024

Hyundai Motors New Zealand will deploy the first Mighty Fuel Cell electric light-duty truck for a 12-month pilot test program locally. This follows New Zealand’s successful introduction of the XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck in 2021 and represents another leap forward in clean transport technology.

The Mighty Fuel Cell is Hyundai Motor’s first hydrogen-powered truck in the light-duty truck segment and will be running on New Zealand’s roads to complete an early pilot program.

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AWARDS FINALIST: HWR Hydrogen – Dual-fuel trucks

25 June 2024

The HW Richardson Group is revolutionising New Zealand's heavy transport sector through its innovative hydrogen initiative.

The company’s dual-fuel programme, integrating hydrogen with existing diesel engines, significantly reduces carbon emissions while protecting the value of existing assets, and provides a pathway for the heavy transport industry to transition towards cleaner energy without the risk of stranded assets.

HWR Hydrogen is focusing on both the supply of, and the demand for, hydrogen.

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Hiringa Energy selected as Finalist in the New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards 2024

22 June 2024

Hiringa Energy has been announced as a finalist for the Low Carbon Future Award at the New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards for their Green Hydrogen Refuelling Network. This award category is sponsored by Energy Resources Aotearoa as a part of the 14th New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards which will be held in Auckland on the 28th of August 2024.  

Hiringa’s refuelling network provides coverage for the key heavy freight routes in NZ and is powered by renewable electricity. 

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Fabrum collaborates with Toyota for liquid hydrogen storage

17 June 2024

New Zealand company Fabrum, a world leader in zero-emission transition technologies to enable a lower-carbon economy, is set to supply Toyota with its proprietary liquid hydrogen storage technology. 

Fabrum has established a reputation globally as a leader in end-to-end hydrogen production and refuelling systems. The green hydrogen project adds to a number of others under construction internationally, with global players in aviation, heavy transport, and industry.

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Hydrogen powering students

21 May 2024

Hydrogen is powering a group of Palmerston North students pitching to attend a world grand prix event in California.

The Gas Hub, powered by Powerco, has provided the funds for Freyberg High School to purchase a hydrogen remote control car kit for the students to build and test.

Thanks to the sponsorship, students from the school now have the opportunity to be the first in Aotearoa New Zealand to participate in a pilot Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) educational programme ahead of it being launched nationwide in the future.

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Southland company gets more dual-fuel trucks on the road

29 April 2024

A Southland-based transport company, on a mission to cut emissions, now has six dual-fuel trucks on the road.

The HW Richardson Group trucks are powered by hydrogen gas and diesel.

However, construction of the company’s first hydrogen gas fuelling station in south Invercargill has been delayed by six months.

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Hiringa launches hydrogen refuelling network

24 April 2024

Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy has launched what it says is Australasia’s first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network – Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand (HRNZ).

The initiative was officially opened by energy and transport minister Simeon Brown. With 25% of New Zealand’s transport emissions coming from the heavy transport sector in spite of only making up 4% of the vehicles on the roads, this marks a groundbreaking step towards decarbonising the country’s heavy transportation sector, says Hiringa.

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Another hydrogen first for Halcyon and New Zealand - Halcyon Green Hydrogen Express Refueller 

3pm, 23 April 2024

Halcyon, New Zealand’s leading green hydrogen producer, has today (Monday, April 22) opened the country’s first green hydrogen fast refuelling station at Wiri, South Auckland. This is the second step in a growing nationwide network of supply locations being pioneered by Halcyon and other early adopters of hydrogen technology. The refueller is located on the Coregas site on Roscommon Road, manufactured by H2H Energy and installed in partnership with MB Century and BECA. 

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Commencement of PoC for Green Hydrogen Production, Transportation and Utilization in New Zealand and the Republic of Fiji

9 January 2024

Obayashi Corporation, together with its group company Halcyon Power Limited ("Halcyon Power") and Fiji Gas Pte Limited ("Fiji Gas"), has launched a demonstration project (the "Demonstration Project") to ship geothermal-derived green hydrogen produced in New Zealand ("NZ") to the Republic of Fiji ("Fiji") to be utilized as fuel for a hydrogen/diesel dual-fuel generator ("DF generator").

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Fabrum acquires Alec Farrar Engineering to support scale-up

19 October 2023

New Zealand company Fabrum, a world leader in zero-emission transition technologies to enable a lower-carbon economy, has completed the acquisition of Alec Farrar Engineering Limited, a Christchurch-based engineering manufacturing company and foundry. The acquisition will extend Fabrum’s manufacturing capability to support its rapid growth, driven by growing demand for its end-to-end hydrogen systems and other technologies for aerospace, heavy transport and heavy industries. Details of the cash-only purchase were not disclosed.

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Inaugural Aotearoa Hydrogen Award Winners Announced 

15 September 2023

Two outstanding individuals and four of New Zealand’s most innovative and progressive organisations took home intricately carved winners trophies (taonga) from the inaugural Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards.

Dr Linda Wright, CEO of the New Zealand Hydrogen Council, says the winners reflect the innovation and commitment of industry to decarbonising New Zealand’s economy.

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Hydrogen to play a significant role in New Zealand decarbonisation

15 August 2023

The New Zealand Hydrogen Council says it’s time for New Zealand to embrace what hydrogen has to offer as it is intrinsically linked to New Zealand reaching its decarbonisation targets.

The second international H2 2 ZERO Summit will be held at Tākina in Wellington next month with a delegation of over 300 attendees.

Dr Linda Wright, CEO of the New Zealand Hydrogen Council says the conference comes hot on the heels of the Government’s $100 million Regional Hydrogen Transition initiative and the release last week of the Governments Interim Hydrogen Road Map and US investment giant BlackRock’s announcement of a $NZ2 billion renewable energy fund, which will include green hydrogen projects.   

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Southern Green Hydrogen Project partners with Woodside Energy

November 2022

Meridian and Contact, with the support of Ngāi Tahu, have selected Woodside Energy (Woodside) as the preferred partner to move forward to the development stage of the proposed Southern Green Hydrogen (SGH) project in New Zealand. A final investment decision will follow the development stage. 

Woodside was selected after an extensive competitive bidding process based on its capability and experience in operations, process safety, and liquids marketing. 

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Independent report finds hydrogen storage best solution to support a fully renewable electricity system

December 2022

An independent study by electricity expert Energy Link has found that large-scale hydrogen storage is a better solution than other options that include pumped hydro storage or over-building renewable capacity to fully decarbonise Aotearoa’s electricity system.

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Fabrum raises $23M series A from global giants to advance hydrogen technologies

February 2023

New Zealand company Fabrum, a world leader in zero-emission transition technologies to enable a lower-carbon economy, announced its $23M Series A financing led by London-headquartered AP Ventures with participation from Australia-based Fortescue Future Industries, Japan-based Obayashi Corporation and New Zealand-based K1W1.

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Zero-emission experts Fabrum partner with HWR

July 2022

Leading zero-emissions transition company Fabrum, a developer of mission-critical technology solutions for global industries, is partnering with New Zealand’s largest heavy transport company H.W. Richardson (HWR) to decarbonise its transport fleet with hydrogen.

Fabrum is developing and deploying an end-to-end scalable hydrogen refuelling solution for HWR to enable fleet-ready access to hydrogen; this coincides with HWR’s plans to have ten dual-fuel hydrogen diesel trucks on the road by the second quarter of 2023.

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NZ Post first Kiwi owner of Hyundai hydrogen-powered truck

July 2022

The first of Hyundai New Zealand’s five XCIENT hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks has been snapped up by NZ Post.

The Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell truck was officially unveiled in its working livery by NZ Post at an event held at their Auckland Operations Centre and attended by Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods.

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Strategic Partnership with Japan Strengthened

September 2022

A Memorandum of Understanding between the Japan Hydrogen Association and the New Zealand Hydrogen Council was signed this week in Tokyo, marking the achievement of another strategic partnership in international cooperation for a low carbon future between Japan and New Zealand.

A delegation from New Zealand including the Hon. Dr. Megan Woods, Minister of Energy and Resources, and industry representatives met in Tokyo to sign the agreement on 26 September 2022.  The signing was planned to coincide with Minister Woods’ visit to Japan for the International Energy Agency’s Hydrogen Ministerial Meeting attended by international energy ministers.

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Tūaropaki Trust embraces fuel cell technology with Hyundai NEXO

MAY 2022

The latest zero emission hydrogen technology is now visible on central North Island roads. Tūaropaki Trust, a land-based organisation near Taupō with interests in geothermal energy, milk powder production, energy services, horticulture, food innovation technology, viticulture and dairy farming, has taken ownership of a new Hyundai NEXO.

The Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle will be used to demonstrate the potential of green hydrogen as a transport fuel, says the Trust’s General Manager Energy David Binnie.

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Emirates Team New Zealand Launch Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat

MARCH 2022

Chase Zero is the first boat to be launched in this America’s Cup cycle, and one that is hoped will set the foundations of a seismic shift towards a cleaner more sustainable future in powerboating around the world. “I hope we can look back on this today as the start of a hydrogen motorboat revolution,” said Sir Stephen Tindall - ETNZ’s sustainability ambassador and supporter of the project, before the boat was craned into the water for the first time.

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Green Quality Power in Extreme Conditions

October 2021

Disruptive technology that brings large scale, green carbon-free power to isolated areas without utility access. Game changing rapid EV charging and complete operational power to a mobile base camp and event.

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Fortescue Future Industries

Through Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), Fortescue is diversifying its business to become an integrated, global green renewables and green resources company. Key to this transition is Fortescue’s industry-leading target to be carbon neutral by 2030.

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Hyundai New Zealand to upgrade its hydrogen refueller in preparation for XCIENT FCEV arrival

1 July 2021

H2H Energy has received an order for a 350 bar containerised refuelling station from Hyundai New Zealand in preparation for the arrival of Hyundai's FCEV trucks. The companies have been working together evaluating hydrogen opportunities in New Zealand since 2016, after an introduction from H2H's long-term partner Hyundai Motor Company Australia.

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New Zealand Hydrogen Council advertise for Communications & Events Coordinator

24 FEBRUARY 2021

Are you interested in joining the New Zealand Hydrogen Council to support the progression and uptake of low emission hydrogen in New Zealand?
The position of Communications Manager - Events Coordinator is currently being advertised.

To apply for this role through Seek click here
To obtain a full job description click here

Meridian and Contact to investigate potential ‘green hydrogen’ facility in lower South Island

11 DECEMBER 2020

Leading New Zealand energy companies Meridian Energy and Contact Energy are co‐funding a $2 million feasibility study to investigate the potential of a large scale, renewable hydrogen production facility in the lower South Island.

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Halcyon Power New Zealand’s First Carbon-free Hydrogen Production Facility

10 September 2020

Halcyon Power is a joint venture between Tuaropaki Trust and Japan’s Obayashi Corporation, to develop a green hydrogen production facility in New Zealand. The project is also working towards implementing a hydrogen supply chain for New Zealand and Japan.

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Low-emissions options for heavy transport a step closer

6 August 2020

Getting low-emission trucks on the road is a step closer with investment in infrastructure to support hydrogen vehicles, the Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has announced.

The Infrastructure Reference Group has provisionally approved $20 million for New Plymouth company Hiringa Energy to establish a nationwide network of hydrogen-fuelling stations.

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New Zealand’s Hydrogen Opportunities – “Real and Achievable”

22 JULY 2020

Dr. Linda Wright, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Hydrogen Association, says the opportunity for large scale hydrogen production in New Zealand for both domestic use and export is both real and achievable, but cautions it requires a long-term view and commitment.

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International investor partners with New Zealand hydrogen company

28 June 2020

Taranaki hydrogen company, Hiringa Energy, and global trading and investment enterprise, Mitsui & Co have signed a strategic alliance to jointly pursue commercial hydrogen-related projects in New Zealand.

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Hiringa & Ballance welcome government support for world-first green energy project

9 March 2020

Ballance Agri-Nutrients and Hiringa Energy have welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon Winston Peters’ announcement today, with a $19.9 million investment from the government’s Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to support the establishment of a world-first ‘green’ hydrogen project in Taranaki.

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Joint Cooperation Statement on Climate Change between the Netherlands and New Zealand

8 October 2019

The Netherlands and New Zealand have a long-standing and close relationship based on many shared interests and values. We value the rule of law, our democracies, and multilateralism. And we value our environment – at home and globally.

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Toyota to unveil next-generation “Mirai Concept” at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show’s “Future Expo”

11 October 2019

Toyota today announced that it will preview the next generation of its ground-breaking, zero-emission Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.

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Hydrogen pipeline project gets Government funding

4 September 2019

First Gas says its hydrogen pilot which today received a Government PGF grant will “unlock” hydrogen as a renewable energy source in New Zealand. 

The company’s hydrogen pipeline trial, developing alongside the National New Energy Development Centre being set up in Taranaki, will assess whether hydrogen can be used in New Zealand and transported via the existing gas pipe network.

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Hydrogen-fuelled vehicles will play a part in our transport future

29 August 2019

In the move to decarbonise the world’s transport fleet, hydrogen will have a unique role to play alongside self-charging hybrids and battery electric vehicles, according to Toyota. 

Episodes of extreme weather around the world and increasing average global temperatures are attesting to the reality of global warming. Amid global efforts to hold the potential temperature rise to 2.0°C or 1.5°C as the latest IPCC report recommends[1], Toyota is planning to slash average CO2 emissions per vehicle by 90% in comparison with 2010 levels, by 2050.

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H2 Taranaki Roadmap Released

27 June 2019

The H2 Taranaki Roadmap, authored by Hiringa Energy in conjunction with Venture Taranaki and New Plymouth District Council was released Friday 15th March. The roadmap outlines the potential for Taranaki to leverage its existing skills and infrastructure to become a leader in hydrogen production and utilisation.

The Hiringa Energy team attended the launch and Hiringa Energy’s CEO, Andrew Clennett presented at the event, along with Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, Energy Minister Dr Megan Woods, New Plymouth Mayor, Honorable Neil Holdom, as well as Venture Taranaki’s new CEO, Justine Gilliland.

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Kapuni ‘green’ hydrogen project seen as catalyst for NZ market

24 June 2019

Hiringa Energy and Ballance Agri-Nutrients confirmed a Joint Development Agreement last week for a major clean-tech project in Taranaki to produce ‘green’ hydrogen using renewable energy.

The $50million showcase project of Taranaki’s new energy future will be based at Ballance’s Kapuni ammonia-urea plant, and is seen as a catalyst for the development of a sustainable green hydrogen market in New Zealand to fuel heavy transport – as fleet operators push to reduce carbon emissions (C02-e) in response to Zero Carbon legislative change.

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Wraps come off NZ's first hydrogen powered car at Fieldays

12 June 2019

Hyundai has unveiled New Zealand's first zero emissions, hydrogen-powered SUV at Fieldays but it could be some months before it hits this country's roads while an infrastructure is built to support the technology.

Hyundai NZ spokesman Gavin Young said the company was working with the 29 other members of the New Zealand Hydrogen Association to provide the infrastructure, and expected the fuel cell system-driven vehicles would be available well within two years.

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Hydrogen project first to join NNEDC

9 May 2019

First Gas announced today a hydrogen-pipeline trial as one of the first projects likely to start at the National New Energy Development Centre being set up in Taranaki.

The New Plymouth-based company, which owns and operates gas networks, will base staff at the centre to design and run a trial of transmission and end use of hydrogen or hydrogen-blend gas.

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Roadmap a valuable first step to NZ’s hydrogen network

21 March 2019

Refining NZ welcomes the publication of the H2 Taranaki Roadmap as a valuable step towards a national hydrogen strategy.

Launched last week by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods, the report outlines a future based on the potential of green Hydrogen in Taranaki for export, for use in industrial processes and to transition jobs beyond oil and gas.

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Genesis joins New Zealand Hydrogen Association

25 February 2019

Genesis has joined the New Zealand Hydrogen Association as part of its focus on supporting New Zealand’s transition to a lower carbon future.   

“We’re on the cusp of understanding the viability of a hydrogen economy, and hydrogen’s potential as a carbon-free fuel for New Zealand. Membership of the New Zealand Hydrogen Association brings Genesis and like-minded organisations together to explore how hydrogen could become an economically feasible fuel for New Zealand, or potentially even exported,” says Tracey Hickman, Executive General Manager Wholesale and Generation, Genesis.

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Research released on role of gas in a low-carbon economy

10 December 2018

Given the vital role gas and its infrastructure play in the New Zealand economy, it is crucial to understand the options for gas in the changing policy environment.

That’s the message from a report by London-based consultants Vivid Economics which was officially released in Wellington today.

Taranaki-based energy companies First Gas and Powerco commissioned Vivid Economics to explore potential scenarios for future use of the gas infrastructure as New Zealand moves to a low-carbon economy.

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Ports of Auckland plans hydrogen fuel plant to power forklifts and cars

4 DECEMBER 2018

Ports of Auckland plans to build the city's first hydrogen fuel production plant on its waterfront land over the next year.

The carbon-free fuel it produces will initially be used for hydrogen-powered forklifts and cars, and possibly a bus to be trialled on Auckland routes. 

The project partners are Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, and KiwiRail, which is watching global trials of hydrogen-powered trains.

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Toyota joins New Zealand Hydrogen Association

29 November 2018

Toyota New Zealand has become one of the first vehicle manufacturers to join the recently established New Zealand Hydrogen Association.

Hydrogen fuel cell development is a key component of Toyota’s commitment to alternative fuel sources and sustainable motoring.

Toyota New Zealand Chief Executive Alistair Davis said joining the new Hydrogen Association was a first step towards developing an eco-system for hydrogen-fuelled vehicles in New Zealand.

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Major Transport industry Players Backing NZ Hydrogen Association

27 September 2018

Transport and infrastructure industry operators H.W Richardson Group and Fulton Hogan are two of the foundation members which have been involved in the formation of the New Zealand Hydrogen Association.
Hyundai New Zealand, Siemens (NZ), Green Cabs, Venture Southland, Real Journeys, Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds, and Contact Energy are also founding members of the association.

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Formation of the New Zealand Hydrogen Association

16th September 2018

The advancement of hydrogen energy as a low emission fuel source in New Zealand took a significant step forward today with the announcement of the formation of the New Zealand Hydrogen Association, by the Association’s Chairman, Michael Fulton.

Mr Fulton says the Association was established with significant input and funding from a number of private sector companies, as well as seed funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

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Otago scientists awarded major funding for innovative research

13 September 2018

University of Otago research leader Professor Richard Blaikie has received almost $1 million in Government funding to develop a cost-effective solution for large-scale production of hydrogen gas, a potential source of energy as an alternative to fossil fuel.

Professor Blaikie, who is the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, is one of five Otago researchers successful in securing almost $5 million between them from the Government’s Endeavour Fund, New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious research and science contestable fund.

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Hyundai serious about hydrogen in NZ

14 AUGUST 2018

Having cemented pole position in the battery-fed electric car sales race, Hyundai would like to now set the pace with the fuel of the future: hydrogen.

Local distributor Hyundai New Zealand says it would love to have its Nexo, the latest car the parent in South Korea has produced to employ the hydrogen fuel cell technology it has developed, if not for sale then at least for demonstration. However, it admits the hatchback is foiled by an obvious issue - lack of any readily available fuel source.

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