Justyn makes the comment that they are completing the funding to close the 30% gap with a strategic partner who is au fait with the industry and the ammonia construction process. Dialogue started with them approximately 18 months ago and only in the last few months have they indicated their intentions to formalise a deal. A positive sign when you consider that they’ve had time to consider 'other' options.
Also, Justyn mentioned that the Chinese JV relationship is still very strong. The expanding hydrogen economy in China is massive. As hydrogen is generally accepted to play a vital role in balancing renewable intermittent electricity production, electricity demand, and grid stability, therefore from that perspective, keeping that relationship, despite geopolitical tensions, can only be a good thing for our two nations as it could help to restore and build trust between our countries going forward.
Bringing 5 new industries to Australia:
gasification
power plant
ammonia plant
urea plant
sequestration plant
– plus the potential for hydrogen as a byproduct.
All this, require large, complex transactions that takes a lot of time and SH patience.
To paraphrase Justyn, 'right time, right place and all the right products.'