Six international companies launch hydrogen consortium in New Zealand

In New Zealand, six international businesses have launched a new consortium to bring zero-emission aviation to life in the country. The Hydrogen Consortium’s partners are Airbus, global green energy company Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), Air New Zealand, next generation energy company Hiringa Energy, liquid hydrogen solution firm  Fabrum and New Zealand’s Christchurch Airport. The Hydrogen Consortium was launched at Christchurch Airport, which is developing a 400-hectare renewable energy precinct called Kowhai Park. Speaking at the launch, Christchurch Airport CEO Justin Watson said: “There have been successful test flights of zero emission aircraft already. There are new sustainable aviation fuels that can cut emissions by up to 80% and a huge amount of research is going into how to commercialize these solutions.” “The Hydrogen Consortium will see some of the world’s best experts collaborate on one of the most promising zero emission fuels – green hydrogen,” he said. “The consortium pulls together some of world’s best experts in green hydrogen – having all of these organizations around the same table will turbocharge what we all learn. Together we’ll make a big difference in taking zero emission aviation forward which is good news to anyone who wants to fly sustainably in the future,’ said Christopher Boyle, co-founder of the consortium.

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