Episode 2 - Sustainability at scale: hydrogen, policy and the path to a net zero energy future
Exploring how hydrogen, policy and global collaboration could transform Australia’s net‑zero ambitions from promise to delivery.
Fiona Simon, CEO of the Australian Hydrogen Council, offers a candid and strategic view of Australia’s role in the global energy transition. Framed around the energy trilemma of affordability, security and sustainability, the discussion explores hydrogen’s potential to underpin Australia’s future export competitiveness – while confronting the realities of infrastructure gaps, global and bilateral collaboration, policy coordination and investment risk. Fiona challenges common misconceptions around project readiness, highlights the critical role of demand-side policy, and examines how initiatives such as Future Made in Australia could accelerate large‑scale deployment.
This conversation provides timely insights into what it will take to move from promise to delivery in a rapidly shifting global market.
Don’t miss this deep dive into the energy trilemma – listen below.
Guest speaker
Fiona Simon - CEO for the Australian Hydrogen Council |
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The perspective of Dr Fiona Simon, CEO of the Hydrogen Council, is particularly valuable because she sits at the intersection of policy, technology, and market development. Her insights reflect both the strategic vision for hydrogen’s role in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors and the practical challenges of scaling production, infrastructure, and demand. For businesses and policymakers in the region, her view provides a clear signal on where opportunities lie, what barriers need addressing, and how Australia can position itself as a global leader in low-carbon energy solutions.
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H2C – The Australian Hydrogen Council |
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The Hydrogen Council of Australia is a leading industry body dedicated to advancing the development and deployment of hydrogen as a key pillar of the nation’s clean energy future. It brings together stakeholders across government, industry, and research to shape policy, foster investment, and accelerate the creation of a competitive hydrogen economy. The objectives of the Australian Hydrogen Council are to:
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