AGIG’s renewable hydrogen journey

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) is proving that renewable hydrogen can be blended into a public gas network. Speaking at the IGEM Policy Conference, Troy Praag, Head of Network Strategy and Planning, and Vikram Singh, Head of Renewable Gas Development, shared AGIG’s progress and ambitions on renewable hydrogen.

AGIG, an IGEM company member, is behind some of the most advanced hydrogen projects in the Southern Hemisphere. With the aim to transition its distribution networks to 100% renewable gas by 2040 and be net zero by 2050, AGIG is integrating renewable hydrogen directly into its operations, starting with neighbourhood-scale deployments.

At the heart of their story is Hydrogen Park South Australia (HyP SA), one of the world’s first projects to blend renewable hydrogen into a public gas network. It has successfully supplied a 5% hydrogen blend to over 4,000 homes and businesses, raising to 10% in March 2024, offering a tangible model for how hydrogen can work alongside existing infrastructure.

The company states that the renewable hydrogen is produced from water and renewable electricity using a 1.25MW Siemens Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyser.

Praag and Singh emphasised the role of strong policy, investment in local supply chains, and community engagement in making these projects a success. “You need to start early, learn by doing, and keep scaling,” Singh said. “HyP SA is just the beginning.”

They’re now working on larger-scale blending trials, industry partnerships, and renewable hydrogen hubs that will support industrial decarbonisation and energy security in Australia.

For the wider hydrogen community, AGIG’s journey demonstrates the value of steady progress, strategic partnerships, and clear long-term goals.

IGEM members can watch the full presentation here: Decarbonising Domestic Industry, Troy Praag and Vikram Singh, AGIG