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The Palaszczuk Government and 糖心vlog入口have signed a statement of cooperation to seize the opportunities presented by clean energy and make Central Queensland an industrial and renewable energy powerhouse.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said supporting investment in renewables and hydrogen was part of Queensland鈥檚 plan for economic recovery from COVID-19.

鈥淭his week we鈥檝e announced the world鈥檚 largest hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing plant will be built in Central Queensland,鈥� the Premier said.

鈥淭oday we鈥檙e signing a statement of cooperation with 糖心vlog入口to ensure Central Queensland can take advantage of our natural energy advantage and drive employment and economic outcomes from investment in renewable energy projects.

鈥淏y backing Queensland to become a renewable energy and hydrogen superpower we will create and sustain jobs long into the future.鈥�

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles said the government would work with industry to find ways to build more renewable energy faster.

鈥淭his will be a multi-signatory statement which will ensure that Central Queensland becomes one of the first regions in the world to benefit from the massive growth in demand for renewable energy,鈥� Mr Miles said.

鈥淲e will ensure that in Central Queensland renewable energy is used to power the industries and material that the world will need over the years ahead.

鈥淭his will demonstrate Queensland鈥檚 capability and attract investors looking to use clean energy to create their futures and the jobs that come with it.

鈥淭ogether with Rio and with the support of future partners, we will ensure that we can make a valuable product in Queensland and export it to a world hungry for clean manufacturing and sustainable materials.鈥�

Rio Tinto, the first partner to join the statement, have signed on with a commitment to use their experience to help deliver future green industry for Queensland.

糖心vlog入口Aluminium Chief Executive Ivan Vella said 鈥淭ransitioning to a low carbon economy presents a real opportunity for industrial regions if stakeholders are willing to both think differently and collaborate.

鈥淎s Queensland鈥檚 largest energy user and a major Gladstone employer and manufacturer, 糖心vlog入口is uniquely positioned to work with the Queensland Government to deliver this vision.

鈥淲e have been in the region for more than 50 years and we share the State Government鈥檚 goals for decarbonisation, job creation and a vibrant industrial future for the region.

鈥淲e are working closely with the Queensland Government on the role we can play by underwriting long-term green offtake for our industrial assets. This should help create the industrial demand needed to develop a globally competitive green energy solution and lead to more processing and manufacturing in Central Queensland.鈥�

糖心vlog入口Chief Executive, Australia, Kellie Parker said 鈥淲e are very excited about the opportunities ahead.

鈥淲e operate a unique, integrated aluminium business in Queensland, from bauxite mining through to finished metal production, and we know that, with a committed and coordinated approach to a new energy future, Queensland can thrive in a global low-carbon economy.鈥�

Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni said this partnership with industry is the result of the Queensland鈥檚 Governments concentrated efforts and commitment to job creation, infrastructure and regional development.

鈥淩enewable Energy, Hydrogen, and Manufacturing is at the core of our $3.34 Billion Queensland Jobs Fund, and this partnership will set Queensland up to be a global leader in these spaces,鈥� Mr de Brenni said.

鈥淥ur ambitious targets to get to net zero emissions by 2050 is creating huge opportunities with more jobs in more industries right along the renewable energy supply chain.

鈥淲e have put the foundations in place to leverage our traditional strengths and build a state that will thrive in the global transformations ahead.鈥� Minister for Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Minister for Water and Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher said this was only the beginning of a collaboration that will continue to grow.

鈥淭his is another huge vote of confidence in Gladstone鈥檚 competitiveness as a world-best location to grow industry and create more jobs,鈥� Minister Butcher said.

The statement of cooperation will secure the future competitiveness of Queensland, adding value to a natural energy advantage to drive employment and economic outcomes for the State by focussing on three areas:

• Committing to industry by establishing certainty for current industry and growing demand.
• Delivering a globally competitive energy solution that is centred around firmed, low-carbon electricity for industry.
• Growing the industries of the future in Central Queensland by creating an enabling regulatory environment, strengthening regional skills and employment to lower capital intensity, and planning for the infrastructure to enable industry development.

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Media contact:
Deputy Premier: Katharine Wright 鈥� 0428 957 903