Indonesia to receive green hydrogen from SA

 

South Australia is set to become a major player in the global renewable energy market with the export of green hydrogen to Indonesia. This significant agreement between countries marks an important step towards establishing a competitive green hydrogen market and demonstrates SA's commitment to encouraging greener energy sources. In this blog post, we will examine how this export deal came together and its significance for renewable energy efforts worldwide. Additionally, we'll look at what the future may hold for green hydrogen in Indonesia and beyond.

How does green hydrogen work?

By electrolyzing water using renewable energy sources like solar and wind, green hydrogen can be produced to power vehicles, homes, and businesses. Green hydrogen is a clean, sustainable energy source that can be used to power vehicles, homes, and businesses. Additionally, green hydrogen can be used to create synthetic fuels that can be used in existing infrastructure, such as petrol stations and gas pipelines.

South Australia's government announced plans to export green hydrogen to Indonesia, boosting the economy and creating new jobs. In South Australia's Port Augusta region, a large-scale green hydrogen production facility will be built. Using renewable energy, the facility will produce green hydrogen, which will then be shipped to Indonesia.

If successful, the project will create hundreds of jobs in South Australia and position the state as a key player in the global green hydrogen market.

Green hydrogen's benefits

In comparison to traditional fossil fuel-derived hydrogen, green hydrogen offers several benefits.

In addition to reducing emissions, green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy sources, resulting in lower emissions than hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.

By diversifying our hydrogen production away from fossil fuels, we can reduce our dependence on imported oil and gas, increasing our energy security and reducing our vulnerability to price shocks.

3) Cost savings: Green hydrogen is currently more expensive than traditional hydrogen, but as technology improves and scale increases, prices are expected to fall rapidly.

As a result of the switch to green hydrogen, new jobs will be created in the renewable energy sector and associated industries, boosting local economies and driving innovation.

To explore the possibility of exporting green hydrogen to Indonesia, the South Australian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indonesian government.

As a result of its vast renewable energy resources and proximity to Indonesia, South Australia could become a major exporter of green hydrogen. This state already has the world's largest battery, which can be used to store renewable energy and provide power when needed.

The Memorandum of Understanding between the two governments will allow for further exploration of the technical and economic feasibility of exporting green hydrogen from South Australia to Indonesia. This could result in the development of a new clean energy industry in South Australia as well as the creation of jobs.

Green hydrogen is of interest to Indonesia

Indonesia is the world's fourth-largest country and Southeast Asia's largest economy, making it an attractive market for green hydrogen. By 2030, the country plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 29% (compared to business as usual) and achieve carbon neutrality by then.

In Indonesia, green hydrogen is part of a wider trend toward renewable energy. The Indonesian government has set a target of increasing the share of renewable energy in the power mix to 23% by 2025, up from around 7% currently. This target can be met by using green hydrogen since it can generate electricity with zero emissions.

Several projects aim to export green hydrogen from Australia to Indonesia. An example of such a project is the Australian-Indonesian Renewable Energy Partnership, which is investigating the possibility of exporting green hydrogen from Australia's Northern Territory to Indonesia's North Sumatra. A large-scale green hydrogen export industry could be developed between Australia and Indonesia if this project is successful.

 

What are the benefits of green hydrogen for Indonesia?

The use of green hydrogen will benefit Indonesia in several ways. It is a clean and renewable energy source that will help Indonesia meet its energy needs and reduce environmental pollution at the same time.

It is an important part of Indonesia's efforts to increase its use of renewable energy because it can be used to power vehicles, homes, and businesses.

Additionally, green hydrogen is cheaper than traditional fossil fuels, which will help Indonesia save money on energy costs that can be invested elsewhere.

In addition to creating new jobs in Indonesia, the production and use of green hydrogen require new technologies and skills.

The South African-Indonesian green hydrogen export agreement is an excellent example of how two countries can cooperate to benefit each other. Both SA and Indonesia can gain economically by leveraging their respective strengths in renewable energy and shipping infrastructure, while also contributing to the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. A more sustainable future for all people could be a result of this partnership.