2021 CQH2
HYDROGEN
FORUM
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Thank you to everyone that became part of this momentous event!
The CQH2 Hydrogen Forum shined the light on the emerging hydrogen industry. Speakers explained how Central Queensland is preparing to capitalise on this unique opportunity, what it means for CQ and the potential projects that could materialise as this industry develops.
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The region’s industrial future was outlined at the GEA Major Industry Conference + Hydrogen Forum
The future of existing industries, plans for new exciting industrial projects and the diversification towards renewable energy and hydrogen were discussed at this year's GEA Major Industry Conference + Hydrogen Forum.
Over 300 people from across Australia converged on the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre on Thursday 7 October 2021 and Friday 8 October 2021 for this unique event.
Day One - the Major Industry Conference included presentations from QAL, BSL, Shell QGC and Gladstone Area Water Board. Queensland Resource Council provided an insight into the future path of resources in Queensland, Neoen and Energy Estate provided updates on their wind and solar farm projects, Alpha HPA advised when production at their precursor plant would commence, Inter-Port Global delivered an insight into the proposed Inland Rail link between Gladstone and Toowoomba while Hydrogen Utility spoke about their proposed hydrogen project.
Day Two - the Hydrogen Forum included presentations from Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni, CS Energy, NERA, Sumitomo, Powerlink, Australian Gas Networks, Hyzon Motors, BOC, CQU, Stanwell Corporation, ARUP, GPA Engineering, Iwatani and Fortescue Future Industries focussing on why Central Queensland is the focus of the emerging hydrogen industry, what this involves and what work has been done to capitalise on this opportunity.
Those who attended the two-day event were also provided with the opportunity to take the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai for a test drive.
CQH2 SPEAKERS
Hon Mick de Brenni
Queensland Government
Matthew Paull
APPEA
Kellie Charlesworth
ARUP
Kristin Raman
Australian Gas Networks
Chris Dolman
BOC Gases
Steve Hall
CQ University
Emma Roberts
CS Energy
Felicity Underhill
Fortescue Future Industries
Daniel Krosch
Advisor to the Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centre
GPA Engineering
John Feenan
Hyzon Motors
Masaru Nishimura
Green Hydrogen facility
Iwatani Corporation
Leigh Kennedy
NERA H2TCA
Steve Kerr
Green Hydrogen facility
Stanwell Corporation
Daniel Andersen
Powerlink Queensland
Alana Barlow
Sumitomo Corporation
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Hydrogen Forum Schedule
CQH2 Hydrogen Forum Presenters
Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association
ARUP
Australian Gas Networks
BOC
Central Queensland University
Fortesque Future Industries
GPA Engineering
Hyzon Motors
Iwatani Australia
NERA / H2TCA
Powerlink Queensland
Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for Public Works and Procurement
Stanwell Corporation
Sumitomo Corporation
BUY TICKETS
Conference & Hydrogen Forum (7-8 OCT)
2-day GEA
member entry
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2 day entry
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Conference & Hydrogen Forum
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Morning tea
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2 lunches & 4 drinks
2-day Non-
member entry
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2 day entry
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Conference & Hydrogen Forum
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Morning tea
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2 lunches & 4 drinks
CQH2 HYDROGEN FORUM only (8 OCT)
1-day GEA
member entry
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1 day entry
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Hydrogen Forum only
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Morning tea
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1 lunch & 2 drinks
1-day Non-
member entry
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1 day entry
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Hydrogen Forum only
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Morning tea
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1 lunch & 2 drinks
GEA INDUSTRY AWARDS & GALA DINNER only (8 OCT)
2021 Conference partners
Aestec Services
AESTEC Services is an Australian owned Civil Construction and Industrial Maintenance Company based in Gladstone Queensland. The business was founded in 2005 and has fast become one of the chosen service providers and employers in the region.
To offer a holistic approach to the services for AESTEC clients, a state of the art fabrication workshop along with the mobile maintenance workshop was included in their head office expansion. This allowed them to develop their own service team to maintain the AESTEC fleet of vehicles and machinery.
Today AESTEC Services is the proud employer of 200 local employees across a multitude of trades and skill backgrounds. They have assisted 20 Apprentices to complete their trade qualifications including dual trades. Today AESTEC boasts 11 apprentices including 2 adult apprentices. In 2021 AESTEC’s apprentice program is taking on an additional 6 apprentices.
The growth in business has allowed AESTEC to support the local community including Gladstone Engineering Alliance, Boyne Tannum Hookup, The Art Gallery Gladstone Hospital and many sporting groups and organisations.
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Following the GEA Major Industry Conference and CQH2 Hydrogen Forum, is the 18th GEA Industry Awards and Gala Dinner, Central Queensland’s industry supply chain’s night of nights.
The Industry Awards and Gala Dinner will be held on Friday, 8 October at 6:30pm til late.
We invite business leaders and partners to come together to recognise and celebrate the spirit of excellence that was fostered in our highly-skilled industry supply chain.
2021 Hydrogen Forum Photos
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