Harness the opportunities of decarbonisation by diversifying into renewable energy, hydrogen and clean manufacturing to become a global exporter of high-value, low-carbon products

Regional focus areas: Renewable energy generation and storage, hydrogen production and export, clean and advanced manufacturing

Regional infrastructure priorities:

• New and upgraded common user energy infrastructure leveraging the Central Queensland Renewable Energy Zone region, to enable large-scale renewable energy generation, transmission, and storage integration to the SuperGrid and to support decarbonisation of heavy industries, facilitate growth of hydrogen and clean manufacturing industries, and ensure reliable and cost-effective energy supply.
• Transmission infrastructure that unlocks the renewable energy generation potential across the region to supply significant industrial demand
• Investigate renewable energy microgrid opportunities for small remote communities that improve energy reliability, security, and sustainability.
• Upgraded and expanded transport network to meet the needs of the renewable energy, hydrogen, and clean manufacturing industries.
• Investigate water supply and network infrastructure options to meet the forecast requirements of emerging industry, focusing on climate-independent bulk water sources including desalination, while ensuring the sustainable, affordable, and reliable water supplies for existing industries and the community.
• Maximise opportunities and positive outcomes for communities and First Nations peoples through early engagement with affected local governments and Traditional Owners by industry and government undertaking infrastructure planning.