Japanese energy giant ENEOS has opened its new “green” hydrogen facility in Brisbane.
The $200 million demonstration facility at Bulwer Island is expected to support more than 100 specialist jobs in Queensland across the life of the project.
“The project brings Japanese technology together with Queensland expertise to test a way of producing and transporting green hydrogen for international markets,” the Queensland Government said in a statement.
“It uses a liquid carrier that allows hydrogen to be stored and transported at normal temperature and pressure, with a portion of production intended for Japan.”
This week, Australian infrastructure, engineering, and construction company Enerven also announced it had been appointed by Atmos Renewables to deliver the 400MW/1,600MWh Teebar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Maryborough.
The Teebar BESS will provide four hours of energy storage and is supported by the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS).
Queensland Minister for Finance Ros Bates said the ENEOS facility demonstrated the value of maintaining direct relationships with investors.
“When I met ENEOS in Japan in December 2024, we announced this investment in Queensland and now we’ve opened the facility in Brisbane,” she said.
Meanwhile, Enerven says its scope of work on the Teebar BESS includes site preparation, road upgrades, BESS integration, a 275kV substation, and around 300 metres of 275kV overhead transmission lines.
The company is expected to mobilise to site in October 2026, with commercial operation targeted for late 2028.
Enerven CEO Richard Amato said Teebar would create local jobs and opportunities for suppliers while taking Enerven’s battery and high voltage expertise into Queensland.
“Teebar is our first major project in Queensland and the start of a new partnership with Atmos Renewables,” Mr Amato said.
“For the local community, construction will create jobs and opportunities for suppliers. Once operating, the battery will help make more renewable energy available when homes and businesses need it.”
Atmos Renewables CEO Nigel Baker said Enerven’s appointment was an important step towards construction.
“The Teebar BESS will be Atmos’ first BESS in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and first construction project in Queensland, complementing the over 400MW of renewable generation assets we currently have operating in the state,” Mr Baker said.
