Future energy

Downer is working with our customers to create sustainable change in the energy and industrial sector, supporting them to be more responsive and competitive as the market evolves.

There are a range of pathways for decarbonisation in industry, from decreasing undesirable emissions, increasing efficiencies through to the use of renewable power, and investigating new technologies such as hydrogen.

With proven credentials in the renewable energy, asset management, process safety and innovation space, Downer is well placed to help our customers navigate the changing market and transition to a clean energy future. 

Hydrogen

Hydrogen is one of the most promising pathways to decarbonisation. It can be produced wholly from renewable technologies, enables large scale and long-term energy storage, has multiple applications across various industries and is able to be viably transported long distances.

From the technology required for green hydrogen production through to storage, transport, fueling and end user solutions, Downer’s operations sit across the whole value chain.

We are actively supporting domestic hydrogen projects and investing in capability across our Urban Services portfolio – particularly in rail, gas, water and asset services.

Our investment in hydrogen capability includes:

• Collaborating with the National Hydrogen Skills working group and Australian universities to shape the skills and qualifications framework for the future hydrogen industry.
• Forming strategic partnerships with key technology providers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to bring world-leading solutions to our customers.
• Working with the CSIRO and major universities to support Australian capability.
• Actively steering local hydrogen mobility projects.

Downer's extensive renewable energy credentials, ongoing investment in new technology and collaboration with key industry partners have us well positioned to take our place in the hydrogen economy as a skilled provider and integrator of technologies that help our customers to decarbonise.