New.E (Formerly NewH2)

The Hunter Climate Innovation and Investment Summit is coming to Newcastle on February 19th! This transformative one-day event will bring together climate innovators, corporate leaders, and investors passionate about shaping the future of climate solutions. 🌿 This summit will showcase the Hunter Region's incredible potential in climate tech and highlight how the region is positioning itself at the forefront of the global decarbonisation movement. 🎟️ Early Bird tickets: Save 25% before January 10th! 🔗 Grab your ticket here: https://hubs.li/Q031nnGm0 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with: 💡 Climate innovators 💰 Impact investors 💼 Corporate leaders 🚀 Aspiring entrepreneurs

🚨 Early bird tickets now available for the 2025 Hunter New Energy Symposium! 🚨 New.E (Formerly NewH2) alongside HunterNet Co-operative is excited to host the third annual Hunter New Energy Symposium which – based on feedback – has moved from February to May in 2025. 📅 Mark your calendars: Dates: Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22 May 2025 Location: Newcastle City Hall Format: • Two-day symposium • Networking Drinks (Wednesday evening) • Industry Dinner (Thursday evening) 🌟 What to expect: • Morning Plenary Sessions: Dive into the critical themes of Outlook & Enablers and Projects & Partnerships. • Afternoon Breakouts: Explore the opportunities and challenges of the New Energy Future. 💡 Tickets: • Early Bird (before 31 Jan): $990 + GST (Full Conference Package) – SAVE $200! • From 1 Feb: $1,190 + GST Don’t miss out – spaces are limited, and last year’s Symposium sold out quickly! Secure your early bird tickets today and join industry leaders driving Australia’s energy transition. 📢 Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are also available – download the Prospectus from our website to get involved. https://hubs.li/Q030sJqQ0 #HNES2025 #HunterNewEnergySymposium #EnergyTransition #NewEnergyFuture #Hydrogen #Renewables #AustralianManufacturing #HunterRegion

🌏 Explore Hydrogen Innovations in Japan! NSW companies involved in hydrogen technology are invited to apply for a unique, supported opportunity to visit Fukuoka, Japan, in March 2025. Organized by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) in collaboration with the Fukuoka Prefectural Government, this trip offers: ✅ Tours of cutting-edge hydrogen facilities and projects ✅ Visits to industry leaders like Toyota ✅ Networking with Japanese businesses and officials 📅 When: 10–13 March 2025 💼 What’s Included: Flights, accommodation for one representative, and exclusive access to industry insights. 🔗 Submit your Expression of Interest by 15 January 2025 to hydrogen@planning.nsw.gov.au Don’t miss this chance to connect with global leaders in hydrogen innovation! #HydrogenEconomy #CleanEnergy #NSWInnovation

What a turnout for our last of the #HunterInnovationFestival Roadshow sessions! It was such a pleasure to moderate a great panel discussion, super charged by a warm welcome from the new Muswellbrook Shire Council Mayor Cllr #JeffDrayton and a fantastic address from Senator the Hon #TimAyres, Assistant Minister for Manufacturing. We are in a unique but fortunate position as the economic powerhouse of the #Hunterregion and there is a concentrated focus on progressing and leveraging our infrastructure, resilience and innovativeness. Minister Ayers highlighted the rationale behind building industrial capability and National security and economic resilience: 1: Our position has slipped internationally in manufacturing self sufficiency  2: With our above and below ground resources, we are in a position to do well out of the Great Industrial Transformation. In Minister Ayers words “there is no country you would rather be”. 3: We need to ensure investment stays and grows within Regions as opposed to retreating to big cities. It was also interesting to hear of the tax credits available for manufacturing onshore - something I hope will be a major incentive to our future position. Huge thank you to our panelists Boris Novak, BE(ELEC) GAICD , Clare Larkin-Sykes , Rob Cooper and Brett Thomas Your experience, insights and willingness to help innovators, business owners and communities is energising. Three key takeaways from our chat included: Mindset - a confident one (we have done this before) and a curious one (take the blinkers off - what are the opportunities?) Time - we have time but we need to use it! On the other side of the coin, it will take time to get where we want to go Support - there are people, agencies and organisations here to help. Reach out, ask questions, get connected. And of course thanks to the amazing team that helped this all happen! Alex Brennan Xanthe Addison Gordon Whitehead and Shaelee Welchman. #NewH2 #NZEA #MuswellbrookCouncil #HunteriF #AGL #TheMelt

Join NewH2 at the upcoming event, Harnessing the Power of Innovation: New Energy Project Opportunities! 🌱 This event presents a unique opportunity to explore innovative projects and collaborations in the energy sector. We’ll delve into how we can leverage technology and creative solutions to shape a sustainable energy future. Join us in Muswellbrook on Friday 25th October at 12pm for insightful discussions and networking with industry leaders. 🔗 Register and learn more about the event here! https://lnkd.in/grgf3BM5 Boris Novak, BE(ELEC) GAICD Clare Larkin-Sykes Michelle Crawley Hunter Innovation Festival

Time is running out to reserve you place at our next Knowledge Exchange hosted by Port of Newcastle. Join us as we focus on the transition to clean energy and the evolving skills required to support it. Topics include updating #apprenticeships, job #incentives for #sustainability, and #insights on regional clean #energy competitiveness and #technology deployment. Collaboration and #innovation across governmental, industrial, and community sectors will be emphasised. https://hubs.li/Q02GSKSS0 Speakers Include, Adam Bacon from Bloom Energy who will be joining us online from Singapore, Nick Couper, COO with HunterNet Career Connections ,James H Whelan, Secretary of Climate Action Newcastle and Raymond Höhle - Executive Manager Infrastructure & Services - PON also joining us virtually.

Join us for our second NewH2 Knowledge Exchange for 2024. Speakers Include, Adam Bacon from Bloom Energy who will be joining us online from Singapore, Nick Couper, COO with HunterNet Career Connections and Dr James Whelan, Secretary of Climate Action Newcastle. This knowledge exchange will be centered on the transition to clean energy and the evolving skills required to support it. Discussions will highlight efforts to update apprenticeships and job incentives for sustainability. Insights will be shared on regional clean energy competitiveness and technology deployment. Overall, there was a clear emphasis on collaboration and innovation to prepare for a greener future across governmental, industrial, and community sectors. Together, the speakers will underscore the importance of collaboration and innovation in preparing for a competitive, environmentally friendly future. When: Friday 26th July - 10am arrival arrival for 10.20am start Where: Port of Newcastle - Level 4/251 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300 Click here to reserve your place https://lnkd.in/gB538PQd

NewH2 is delighted that last week, the NSW Government has granted planning approval for a significant local renewable energy initiative: a $207.6 million hydrogen hub in the Hunter region. At our recent Knowledge Exchange we, were privileged to be provided an update from Origin Energy Future Fuels, leading the State Significant Development project on Kooragang Island, with construction set to commence in mid-2025. Initially, the hub will provide around 55 megawatts of electrolyser capacity by 2026, with plans to expand to over 1 gigawatt within the next decade. This hub will produce green hydrogen through electrolysis, offering a versatile solution for both industrial applications and transportation fuel. By establishing a commercial-scale green hydrogen supply chain and a refuelling network in the Hunter Region and NSW, the development will be a major milestone in establishing a local hydrogen economy as well, estimated to generate around 170 jobs for local industry. The majority of the hydrogen will be directed towards carbon abatement at Orica's nearby ammonium nitrate manufacturing facility. Additionally, it will be accessible to transport customers through onsite and satellite refuelling stations. This initiative is estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 52,000 tonnes annually from Orica’s facility alone. For more information visit the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub project page - https://hubs.li/Q02zchr-0 Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub Image: Origin

LAST CHANCE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE! Join us for our first NewH2 Knowledge Exchange for 2024! This event will be centered around the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub. Speakers Include, Robert Catchpoole from Origin Energy, Paul Sernia PhD from Endua and Mike Newman, from Tokyo, introducing the investment and offtake opportunities from Japan and Korea, this will be followed by a panel Q&A. Click below to learn more and to reserve your place. Thursday 16th May HunterNet Office 102/470 King St, Newcastle West ($10pp includes light morning tea) 7.45am arrival for 8am start https://lnkd.in/g49Vansa

Join us for our first NewH2 Knowledge Exchange for 2024! This event will be centered around the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub. Speakers Include, Sara Williams from Origin Energy, Paul Sernia from Endua and Mike Newman, from Tokyo, introducing the investment and offtake opportunities from Japan and Korea, this will be followed by a panel Q&A. Click below to learn more and to reserve your place. Thursday 16th May HunterNet Office 102/470 King St, Newcastle West ($10pp includes light morning tea) 7.45am arrival for 8am start https://lnkd.in/g49Vansa