Western Australia updates hydrogen land policy
State releases guidance on how projects will be assessed and policies for conflict resolution
The government of Western Australia (WA) has provided new policies and guidance for large hydrogen projects. The state anticipates a growing number of requests for access to state land as its renewable hydrogen industry expands. Developers of large-scale hydrogen projects need to consider a number of factors when developing a proposal, including the existing land tenure, the underlying holders of the land (including native title rights), the various stakeholders with an interest in the site, and the legislative framework for gaining short and long-term access. 12pc – WA’s share of global LNG exports The state has published practical guidelines for renewable hydrogen developers seekin
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