FEnEx CRC connects research universities, international participants and industry partners from across the supply chain to collaborate on projects across four research programs: Efficient LNG Value Chains (Core), Hydrogen Export and Value Chains (Core), Digital Technologies and Interoperability (Cross-Cutting), and Market and Sector Development (Cross-Cutting).
We are continually developing our project portfolio and looking for opportunities within scope. Please contact Professor Eric May, CEO, to discuss potential collaboration with FEnEx CRC.
High-temperature superconducting (HTS) systems can deliver compact, high-power-density magnets and motors for hydrogen-electric aviation, magnetic refrigeration for hydrogen liquefaction, fusion, medical imaging and maglev transport….
LNG processing can tolerate feed gas with low nitrogen content without issue. A “grey zone” exists at ~3–4% nitrogen, where an NRU (Nitrogen Rejection Unit)…
Understanding the characteristics of near-field CO₂ leakage is critical for accurate prediction of diffusion patterns and effective safety assessment. While large-scale plume dispersion models over…
The large-scale production of low-carbon hydrogen is central to Australia’s energy transformation, enabling Australia to become a global leader in export by 2030, whilst powering…
Hydrogen fuel cells can provide zero-emissions power for the automotive industry, marine, aviation and remote and back-up power (e.g. for mining and telecommunications industries). It…
Understanding methane fugitive emissions measurement is the first step towards preventing their release. To understand emissions release in industrial facilities, it is necessary to perform…
High-strength steels are essential for hydrogen infrastructure, including pipelines, storage tanks, vessels, and offshore turbine bases, playing critical roles in Australia’s hydrogen supply and export…
Natural hydrogen provides a clean and environmentally friendly alternative to industrial hydrogen. However, it frequently contains impurities such as nitrogen and methane, necessitating purification to…
A pilot-scale plant capable of both producing sodium borohydride (NaBH4) on the multi-kg scale and converting it to gaseous H2 at high pressure will be…
Blending hydrogen with natural gas is a quick return strategy to reduce carbon emission. The use of pipeline steels has been considered as the most…
Natural gas often contains heavy hydrocarbons and/or other contaminants which need to be removed before the gas is liquefied. If these impurities are not removed,…
The Northern Territory’s energy and infrastructure landscape is evolving under new strategic priorities that emphasise security, affordability, and system reliability. As industrial demand and water…
Data and analytics silos in industrial organisations, such as energy producers, arise due to technological and business processes performed by decentralised business units. However, the…
Avoiding the formation of solid oxygen in hydrogen liquefaction plants is essential for safe and economic plant operation. As a pure substance, the freezing point…
Skilling the country’s transition to clean energy is a major obstacle for Australia. Currently, there is a global shortage of workers due to multiple factors…
ThermoFAST is a thermodynamic property calculator for natural gas, LNG, ammonia and hydrogen that has been developed in the Fluid Science & Resources group at…
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is an ongoing challenge for all industries, and a particular focus for Australia’s future energy exports. Decarbonisation of the energy industry…
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is an ongoing challenge for all industries, and a particular focus for Australia’s future energy exports. Decarbonisation of the energy industry…
The Net Zero Australia (NZAu) Project identified and analysed net zero pathways for Australia with unprecedented rigour and to the highest standards of governance and…
Natural gas often contains heavy hydrocarbons and/or other contaminants which need to be removed before the gas is liquefied. If these impurities are not removed,…
Liquid hydrogen serves as an ideal carrier for energy storage and transportation, boasting a significant energy storage capacity of 120 MJ/kg; more than twice that…
Opportunities and motivations of this project on underground hydrogen storage in Pilbara and Midwest regions Pilbara: An Affiliate of BP Australia is a participant in…
This project targets the development of cost-effective, safe hydrogen liquefaction for domestic and global supply chains. Liquid hydrogen’s (LH2) advantages include high volumetric energy density…
This project aims to realize the Proof of Concept experiment (POC) for hydrogen liquefaction through a magnetocaloric cycle (refrigeration) based on polycrystalline holmium (Ho).
Hydrogen (H2) and ammonia (NH3) serve as more practical and effective means of harvesting, storing and exporting Australia’s abundance renewable energy and can also be…
Current hydrogen liquefiers’ energy consumption is between (11.9 and 15.0) kWh/kgLH2, and liquefaction cost is between (2.5 and 3.0) US$/kgLH2. In comparison, liquefied natural gas’s…
Examining how the adoption of different, prospective clean marine fuels will perform technically, economically and environmentally when deployed i) from today to the mid-2030s in both new and retrofitted ships and ii) from the mid-2030s to the 2050s in new ships.
Developing, extending, and validating OIIE Specifications and Standards for facilitating ecosystem and cluster management.
Implementing a pilot program to contribute to the development of the complete industry supply chain for hydrogen fuelled heavy haul vehicles in WA.
Hydrogen will play an important role in the energy transition as an energy carrier for Australia and globally. Moreover, Australia also has great opportunities to…
Researching and developing the use of ammonia as a reliable renewable reductant for direct raw iron making.
Identifying high priority use cases to develop the industry-wide standards necessary to ensure interoperability of new digital technologies for LNG and hydrogen export.
The FEnEx CRC Foundation Fellows are the academic glue behind the four integrated programs. These post-doctoral staff define, implement and support various projects across programs…
Natural gas pyrolysis (NGP), also referred to as methane pyrolysis or turquoise hydrogen production, is a promising pathway for low-emissions hydrogen production. Unlike conventional natural…
Ortho-para hydrogen conversion (OPC) is a catalytic process in which ortho-hydrogen is converted to para-hydrogen at cryogenic conditions. It is a critical requirement of hydrogen…
Western Australia has set its sights on becoming a major producer and exporter of clean hydrogen. Turning that ambition into reality means solving a very…
FEnEx CRC and industrial collaborators have developed an on-line app (H2 Pathways) that allows for determination of the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) and the…
The Allam Cycle is an oxy-fuel power generation process which uses hydrocarbon fuels, with nearly all atmospheric emissions including the generated carbon dioxide (CO2) being…
This project will explore potential for deployment of an online hydrate detection system (HDS) at key locations.
Hydrogen liquefaction is a significantly energy-intensive process. Compared to established liquefied energy commodities, such as LNG, the process requires deeper cryogenic temperature and, uniquely, is…
Demonstrating the benefit of using standards-based interoperable interfaces to bridge the gap between siloed reliability and risk models.
This project examined how the Open Source Stack (OSS) hydrogen fuel cell—developed by Chemnitz University of Technology (TUC)—can be adapted for use with viable hydrogen…
This project aims to design and fabricate a proof-of-concept innovative hydrogen gas sensor and supporting system that can tackle the grand challenge of effectively detecting…
Generating new freeze-out and solid-phase-stability data for LNG-relevant sulphur compounds at industrially pertinent concentrations.
This project, primarily a desktop-study will embrace literature review, industry consultation, brainstorming, process flow-sheeting and process modelling and simulation. The project will begin with identifying…
Advancing knowledge and technology to develop an end-use market of ammonia as a fuel for power generation to support Australia’s renewable H2 export industry.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is an ongoing challenge for all industries, and a particular focus for Australia’s future energy exports. Decarbonisation of the energy industry…
Hydrogen is increasingly recognised as a key energy source for a sustainable future. With vast renewable resources, access to coastal transport ports, and advanced research…
The findings from this research will support governments, organisations and industries that plan to use CCS to support emissions reductions programs and will contribute to Australia’s pathway to Net Zero by 2050.
Exploring the technical feasibility and operability of low pressure and low temperature liquefied CO2 transportation technology.
Iso-pentane and other high boiling point compounds are often added to refrigerants to increase their enthalpy of vaporisation and thus cooling power. New mixed refrigerants…
This project will provide a detailed design for a proposed lab-scale testing facility.
Investigating the feasibility of using a commercial methane emissions sensor for on-site applications, focussing on real-world conditions by employing dynamic flow measurements and comparative analysis.
Understanding of phase behaviour of a mixed refrigerant and determining the optimum reliable predictive model of its thermodynamic properties.
A review and analysis of current methods for determining fugitive emissions in LNG plants.
Helium recovery demonstration using the cascade dual reflux pressure swing adsorption process based on the cost-estimated field-testing facility.
Enhancing the understanding of heavy hydrocarbons’ freeze-out behaviour.
Investigating the process design of CCS pressure-relief systems to improve CSS safety.
A highly detailed analysis of five distinct pathways to net-zero emissions by 2050, including the costs and benefits of each scenario.
An analysis of hydrogen industry narratives in Australia’s news and social media.
Thermophysical property data for pure hydrogen and its related mixtures are essential to design the process equipment required for production, liquefaction, storage and transport. However,…
Quantifying economic and CO2 emission reduction benefits of the integration of blue and green hydrogen production.
A Hydrogen Pathways App to explore and analyse the different stages of the hydrogen supply chain.
Researching the transition from AC to fully DC microgrids for green hydrogen production.
Exploring flexible, low-cost software solutions using digital twins for accurate simulation of operational behaviour in LNG and hydrogen plants.
Analysing a sample of the current energy sector workforce and providing a snapshot of digital skills proficiency levels and current skills gaps.
Equipping directors with deeper knowledge and best practice approaches to lead and implement strategies across corporate Australia to achieve Net Zero by 2050.