As the Australian and German governments fast-track their hydrogen cooperation, the Hydrogen Alliance brings industry partners and stakeholders together.
Sydney, Australia 13 June 2021. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison signed a joint declaration at the G7 Plus meeting, stating the commitment of the two countries to commercialise and purchase green hydrogen. As Germany is pursuing net-zero emissions by 2045, demand for emission-free energy will be even greater than previously planned. Australia, with its vast assets of renewable energy, is in a prime position to satisfy significant parts of the demand.
“We are in the midst of an unparalleled revolution to decarbonise our industries. It is of paramount importance to choose the right partners at the very start. This Joint Declaration is building on an already established partnership between our two like-minded countries and will enable the decarbonisation of German and European industries”, says Christoph von Spesshardt, Executive Director of the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
”Our governments have been working together very closely to achieve this Joint Declaration. It is a great win for Australia as a future exporter and for Germany as a purchaser and technology partner. This gives both countries a competitive edge in the global hydrogen landscape”, adds Dr Michael Zettinig, Head of Governmental Affairs at the German-Australian Chamber.
The German-Australian Hydrogen Alliance, established by the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Australien) in 2020, provides a platform for exchange between Australian and German stakeholders and accelerates projects.
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The German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Australien) is the primary contact for all bilateral business matters. AHK Australien has offices in Sydney and Melbourne. We have been a partner for German companies and subsidiaries in Australia, as well as Australian companies, for over 40 years. The Chamber is a member organisation for German and Australian companies. As part of a global AHK network, AHK Australien is also the official representation of German companies in Australia and cooperates with potential partners to develop market-entry strategies. AHKs are the key players of German foreign business development on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany. The AHK Australien is supported in part by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy based on a decision of the German Bundestag. More at https://australien.ahk.de/en/.
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