Premier Mark McGowan eager to promote Mid West green hydrogen and ammonia sectors during Japan visit

WA Premier Mark McGowan says he is eager to promote the Mid West’s green hydrogen and renewable energy sectors on the global stage during his visit to Japan this week. The Premier is on a tour of Japan and South Korea and will speak at the 4th Clean Fuel Ammonia Association International Symposium in Japan to promote WA’s green hydrogen and ammonia potential to investors. With projects such as the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area underway, Mr McGowan said he sees great potential in the Mid West. “With its abundance of solar and wind resources, the Mid West is one of the best places in the world for renewable energy and green hydrogen production,” he said. “My government is working to position the Mid West on the global stage as a clean energy hub.” The Oakajee renewable hydrogen project has received backing from international companies such as BP and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and investment from foreign governments such as the Port of Rotterdam and Germany. The Premier said Japanese support would be a welcome addition which could reap great rewards for the region. “Japanese investment has been a major driver of other export industries that have propelled economic growth in our regions — and I look forward to promoting the opportunities in the Mid West and across the State while I’m in Japan,” he said.