A nationwide network of hydrogen energy hubs has been set up in all states and territories to develop Australia as a global competitor in the emerging renewable energy industry. National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) announced in a press release on Monday that the project will develop 13 regional hydrogen clusters made up small and medium-sized businesses. NERA, state governments and industry made the joint investment of $1.85 million for the clusters through the Regional Hydrogen Technology Clusters Seed Funding Program, formed in September 2020. NERA Chief Executive Miranda Taylor says these clusters mark Australia’s ambition to become a major competitor in the hydrogen energy industry by developing skills and market. “Today marks a great step forward in Australia’s capability in developing hydrogen technologies,” Taylor said in a statement. “These regional clusters, all of which have the support of their state and territory governments, have been established around key, existing hydrogen …