Tas Gas signs on as retailer for ReNu Energy’s green hydrogen

ReNu Energy’s (ASX:RNE) shares are up 16.67% at lunch as investors absorb a deal with Tas Gas making it the retailer of ReNu’s hydrogen gas produced in Tasmania. 

ReNu announced its Brighton green hydrogen project last month, highlighting Tas Gas as a potential sales customer, sending shares up 34%. 

Term Sheet specifics 

Tas Gas will be the flagship retailer for hydrogen produced at Brighton and has the option to pick up a stake in the project.

Both players will assess technical requirements of blending hydrogen into existing natural gas pipelines, as well as pure hydrogen gas.

For ReNu, the term sheet covers four key milestones: 

• Getting the project to Final Investment Decision (FID) 

• Negotiating commercial terms for Tas Gas’ offtake 

• Identifying the best pipeline routes for sales 

• Liaising with regulators and safety officials 

What is the Brighton project? 

ReNu is targeting an electrolysis-based hydrogen production project by Q4 of 2023.

For an overview of green hydrogen, you can read Market Index’s explainer here. 

ReNu will use its subsidiary Countrywide Renewable Hydrogen (CRH2) to locate an electrolyser for the project. 

The company also adds its project harmonises with emissions strategies published by the Tasmanian government. Bullock Civil also stands as a partner. 

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