About

Future-proofing Australia’s energy exports

The Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC) is an Australian not-for-profit organisation established to future-proof energy exports through industrial-scale research and innovation.

Australia has a long and very profitable heritage as an energy exporter. Now, our country has the opportunity to harness its world-class renewable energy resources and leverage the know-how, capability, infrastructure and supply chains of its existing LNG industry to cultivate a new, sustainable and competitive export industry and remain a leading provider of energy internationally.

To adapt to the changing global environment, new levels of efficiency must be achieved in all parts of the LNG value chain by reducing emissions, using less energy, delivering greater reliability and recovering more high-value by-products. Moreover, with the growing global need for cleaner energy, Australia should seize the opportunity to help grow the production, use and, ultimately, export of Hydrogen.

Established in 2020 as a research-driven organisation, FEnEx CRC executes cutting-edge, industry-led research, education and training to help decarbonise Australian LNG while also establishing the capacity to export clean Hydrogen.

FEnEx CRC bridges the gap between industry and academia through collaborative research projects, PhD scholarships and testing facilities, provides evidence-based advice to inform government policy development, and helps future-proof Australia’s future workforce through its education and training program, and micro-credentials and professional development opportunities.

FEnEx CRC connects research universities, international participants and industry partners from across the supply chain to enhance the efficiency of LNG value chains and strengthen hydrogen export capabilities, while also advancing Australia’s market sector development, interoperability, and expertise in digital technology.

Through the CRC’s diverse network, participants share knowledge, exchange ideas and describe common challenges at monthly colloquiums, and participate in public forums, webinars and panels.