Meridian, Contact eye hydrogen exports, dry-year cover

Meridian, Contact eye hydrogen exports, dry-year cover
Gavin Evans
Meridian Energy and Contact Energy are joining forces in a $2 million study of the potential to make renewable hydrogen in the lower South Island.The firms, the biggest generators on the South Island, say the level of international interest being shown in hydrogen development in Southland is unprecedented. Development of such an industry could provide an export replacement for the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, while also providing a potential emission-free option for dry-year security of electricity supplies.“It could provide a large amo...

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