Australia and Indonesia's Green Hydrogen Success Story
Jakarta, Tuesday, 25 November 2025.
Australia and Indonesia have successfully completed a project using metal hydride tanks to transport and store green hydrogen, showcasing a sustainable energy solution that powers industry in Jakarta.
Innovation in Green Hydrogen Transport
It’s exciting to see how metal hydride technology is revolutionising green hydrogen storage. By cooling and pressurizing hydrogen, it’s absorbed into these tanks, and then safely discharged through heating and decompression. This method was key in successfully transporting hydrogen from Australia to Indonesia, highlighting a leap forward in sustainable energy logistics [1].
Powering Indonesia with Clean Energy
Imagine powering an industrial park in Jakarta with clean, green hydrogen! That’s exactly what happened when the transported hydrogen was used via fuel cells in the suburbs of Jakarta. This not only provided a reliable energy supply but also demonstrated the practical applications of green hydrogen in urban settings [1].
Australia’s Role in the Hydrogen Economy
Australia isn’t stopping at just exporting hydrogen. Marubeni’s projects include co-firing trials with hydrogen at a natural gas plant in South Australia. As a result, Australia’s hydrogen economy is gearing up, with plans to continually produce and utilise hydrogen for various energy needs within the country itself [1].
Future Implications for Global Energy
The success of this project reflects broader implications for global energy strategies. Green hydrogen, produced from surplus renewable energy, represents a clean alternative to fossil fuels. With countries like Japan supporting these initiatives, the ripple effects could significantly drive down global greenhouse gas emissions [1].
Looking Ahead
What’s next, you ask? Well, Marubeni plans to continue exploring hydrogen’s potential, aiming to balance grids with battery systems and explore further uses of hydrogen within Australia. It’s like watching the future of energy unfold right before our eyes [1].