The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) invited the Australian Gas Association to make a submission in response to the Victorian Government Gas Substitution Roadmap Consultation Paper.
The Consultation Paper outlines potential transition pathways to achieve net zero emissions and identifies key issues that must be considered throughout this transition.
AGA’s submission focused on key topics related to opportunities and challenges related to the transition from Natural Gas to Hydrogen. The opportunity to produce hydrogen in Australia for local consumption and export would open up a new and sustainable industry while contributing significantly to our economy.
The opportunities flow onto gas product manufacturers to innovate new Hydrogen appliances and components. Many suppliers and manufacturers have already taken the first steps in developing Hydrogen ready appliances by using AGA’s dedicated Hydrogen testing facility in Braeside, Victoria.
The possibility of using dual fuel appliances during the transition was suggested, however, overall, proper testing will be key to avoiding and reducing incidents in the hydrogen conversion.
The main challenge we highlighted was the rate of regulatory change and Standard development, as suppliers and manufacturers will need clear direction and timeframes.
The details of the consultation can be found by clicking on the following link: https://engage.vic.gov.au/help-us-build-victorias-gas-substitution-roadmap
For testing and development of Hydrogen and Hydrogen mix appliances contact AGA’s Laboratory Manager, Dennis Karafotias lab@aga.asn.au