Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) are developing the Hydrogen Park Gladstone project, for the small scale production of hydrogen and injection into the natural gas distribution network as a 10% blended mix. A 175kW NEL electrolyser is the primary hydrogen generation equipment installed, with supporting infrastructure to facilitate the generation and injection of the gas into the distribution grid.   

Walz Group were engaged as Principal Contractor to lead the mechanical, electrical and civil installation scope of work for the project. This included all bulk and detailed earthworks, concrete foundations, underground service trenching, mechanical installation of electrolyser package and supporting services, electrical and instrumentation installation, hazardous area compliance inspections, and dry commissioning of all equipment.  

Key highlights included:  

• Receipt and inspection of all free issued materials and equipment  
• Form and pour 55m3 of concrete foundations  
• Installation of 2.8km of site run power and control cabling  
• Connection of services to external provider networks – gas, electrical, water, and sewer  
• Completion of hazardous area compliance inspections.