National Hydrogen Network Strategy

Client Description

Project Description

Client Drivers + Objectives

The client was investigating the establishment of commercial pilot and future hydrogen production and export facilities throughout Australia.
The network characteristics presented both risks and opportunities for siting the facilities and future markets.
The client engaged Clutch to identify suitable sites, understand key stakeholders, identify risk/issues as well as potential network (ancillary) related markets.

Clutch Scope, Methodology + Objectives

Clutch undertook a review of the NEM topography and market to identify potential sites which would most suitable to support the hydrogen facilities mentioned.
Provided an in-depth review of these areas including key risks and opportunities and some key agreed characteristics.
Generated a stakeholder engagement strategy to identify critical external stakeholders and planned/tracked interactions with the stakeholders.

Outcomes + Benefits Achieved

A ranked list of likely sites for hydrogen facilities at desktop level to allow the client to focus attention on the most attractive sites.
Key stakeholders identified and fully understood by the client including an engagement plan to ensure appropriate stakeholder engagement.
Key risks, issues and opportunities related to the network environment to consider and manage.
Existing and nascent network ancillary related market identified which could provide potential revenue streams for the business case.
The client had a significant improved awareness of the network related issues which supported internal decision making and the development of the business case.