Origin Energy has announced it will no longer proceed with its involvement in the $207.6 million hydrogen hub at Kooragang Island, citing the project’s high level of risk. This comes shortly after the NSW Government’s high-profile approval of the project, which was seen as a major step forward for the state’s renewable energy sector. The hydrogen hub, initially expected to begin construction in mid-2025, aimed to deliver around 55 megawatts of electrolyser capacity by 2026, with a vision to scale up to over 1 gigawatt of capacity in the next decade. The project had garnered significant public and government support, promising...