Orora : joins SA-H2H Hydrogen Technology Cluster to help shape clean energy innovation

A game-changing network of hydrogen technology clusters has been unveiled for Australia.

Orora has joined the initiative as a founding member of the South Australian Hub-to-Hub (SA-H2H) Hydrogen Technology Cluster, led by EfficientSee and Mumford Commercial Consulting.

National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) recently announced the launch of 13 regional clusters across Australia to form a national network for Australian hydrogen technology, expertise and innovation. NERA is investing AUD $1.85M to establish the clusters across all states and territories that will facilitate the development of new capability in hydrogen focused technologies for Australia.

According to the Australian Hydrogen Council, hydrogen provides a new way to store and transport energy and it can do this with no carbon emissions[1].

Simon Bromell, Group General Manager of Orora Beverage, said the cluster is a great opportunity for Orora to join a team that is helping move Australia towards a more sustainable energy future.

'Orora is committed to becoming a leading sustainable packaging solutions provider, with sustainability core to Orora's approach for reducing its impact on society and the environment. As a sponsor and founding member of the South Australian cluster, Orora has the opportunity to help shape the future direction of hydrogen-focussed technology development in the region. This is an exciting initiative for our business and for the community of South Australia and reinforces Orora's ongoing commitment to ensuring the sustainability of our operations.'

Orora's state-of-the-art glass manufacturing facility in South Australia is one of the largest glass plants in the southern hemisphere.

General Manager for Orora Glass, Greg Savage, says Orora is committed to reducing the impact of its operations through sustainability initiatives.

'The SA-H2H Hydrogen Technology Cluster will keep Orora connected to the best hydrogen innovations in South Australia and give Orora the opportunity to contribute to the development of a clean and energy efficient future for our region, and all of Australia.'

The SA-H2H Hydrogen Technology Cluster will promote supply chain innovation, manufacturing, and commercialisation of hydrogen focused technologies in South Australia.

Orora joins founding supporters comprising SMEs and industry and government representatives, including NERA, The Government of South Australian (Department for Energy & Mining), SAGE Group, Santos, SIMEC Energy Australia, OZ Minerals, Tonsley Innovation District, Vibe Energy, Clean Peak Energy, Clean Carbon, GPA Engineering, Greenhill Energy, HYDI Hydrogen, Inside Infrastructure, EfficientSee and Mumford Commercial Consulting.

The development of a national hydrogen cluster was identified by the COAG Energy Council's 2019 National Hydrogen Strategy as an important component to scale up Australia's domestic industry to become a global hydrogen competitor.

For more information see https://www.sah2h.org/

[1] https://h2council.com.au/about-hydrogen