SARIC recently supported a delegation of 16 experts from Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to undertake a week-long study and networking tour in Brisbane about green hydrogen which concluded with participation at the Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit 2024. The Summit was supported by the Queensland Government with a program developed by the Australian Hydrogen Council and support from Austrade. With an attendance of 3000+ global hydrogen enthusiasts and experts, the two-day event featured a strategic summit, a dynamic exhibition area hosting over 150 exhibitors, showcasing the latest advancements, technologies, and solutions in the world of hydrogen along with a H2Tech Series Stage.

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The SARIC study tour kicked off with a daylong technical masterclass organized by the University of Queensland followed by days of site visits, industry & government meetings, and networking events. The participants had multiple opportunities to interact, learn, exchange knowledge, and build networks with Australian industry and government representatives during their week in Brisbane. Some notable meetings with the Queensland government included briefings from the Department of Energy & Climate, Department of State Development & Infrastructure, Department of Regional Economic Development, Manufacturing and Water and Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). The delegation also visited H2XPorts, Wildfire, BP Hydrogen Refueling Station, and Stralis Aircraft facilities in Brisbane.

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Participation in the Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit for the delegation enabled free flow discussions with Australian companies in the green hydrogen ecosystem, start-ups, private sector financing companies, smart energy council representatives, zero carbon hydrogen Australia representatives, leading researchers, and academic institutions. The SARIC delegation not only had the opportunity to have the Australian experience but also interact with other country delegations from Germany, Japan, South Korea, Singapore with expertise in green hydrogen.
Here is to more networking for a greener South Asia.