About this event
Discover how electrotechnologies are transforming the hydrogen industry, making production, storage, and utilization more modular and scalable. This presentation will showcase the powerful synergy between academia and industry in delivering groundbreaking translational research, from QUT’s H2Xport pilot plant to our cutting-edge labs on campus. Learn how this paradigm shift is not only accelerating research, development, and deployment but also paving the way for a more accessible and sustainable hydrogen future.
QUT’s H2Xport pilot plant, a national award-winning green hydrogen facility, was recently honored as the winner in the Smart Energy Council’s annual awards in the Zero Hydrogen category. Operational since November 2024, this cutting-edge plant can produce up to 600kg of green hydrogen per month. Join this event to take an exclusive virtual tour of the Plant and see how QUT’s innovation is supporting the hydrogen industry. Funded by ARENA and supported by a consortium of high-profile industry and academic partners, H2Xport stands as a prime example of what collaborative effort can achieve in the green hydrogen research, development, and deployment (RD&D) space.
Hear from: Navin Bhardwaj, Plant Manager, QUT H2 Plant, Redlands
A seasoned Energy and Petrochemicals expert with 25+ years in project design, planning, and execution, Navin Bhardwaj has delivered over US$3 billion in projects across land and deepwater drilling. His early career grounded him in production operations and asset integrity, fostering a strong focus on process and occupational safety. Now, as a Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant Project Manager at QUT and PhD candidate, Navin leads commissioning and operations, researching electrolyser degradation. He excels at uniting diverse teams to solve complex challenges and cultivate a regenerative safety culture.