Welcome to the home of the AHRN, the Australian Hydrogen Research Network. The organisation was established in 2021 and incorporated as a non-profit public company in 2023. The AHRN is the community of researchers and interested stakeholders supporting the emerging hydrogen industry in Australia. We foster excellence in hydrogen-related research through an ongoing program of seminars and knowledge-sharing activities. By providing thought leadership, advocacy, and research tools, the AHRN offers its members domestic networking opportunities as well as access to international collaborations.
Third Australian Hydrogen Research Conference, February 16-19 2026, Melbourne
Thanks to all who attended the conference in Melbourne, the organising committee and the PCO Waldron Smith. This was a great team effort to bring off a well-run event that showcased the best in hydrogen research in Australia. A big shout out also to our plenary speakers and others who visited Australia for the event. Once feedback has been received we will produce a short report on this website for the conference for all AHRN members and to help plan our future events.
!! Wanted Hydrogen Champions!!
Do you want to help shape Australia’s hydrogen and clean energy future?
We’re on the lookout for motivated volunteers to join our growing community.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Passionate students, researchers, professionals, and industry supporters who want to build skills, expand networks, and make an impact.
ROLES AVAILABLE You don’t need to do everything — just bring your skills and enthusiasm!
Networking Group Members 
Website & Online Portal Support
Help connect researchers, industry, and government Assist with updates and improvements
(WordPress experience welcome)
Website & Online Portal Support 
Online Seminar Support
Assist with updates and improvements Help deliver and coordinate webinars and virtual events
(WordPress experience welcome)
State-Based Representatives 
In-Person Workshops & Events
Be the local face of our organisation in your State or Territory Support planning and delivery of seminars and site visits
Newsletter Contributors
Share updates, opportunities, and community news
WHY VOLUNTEER? Build your CV and professional profile Grow your national network Gain real-world experience in the hydrogen sector Help your career (PhD students and early-career researchers) Help strengthen Australia’s clean energy ecosystem
Join the Queensland Hydrogen Working Group
IEA Hydrogen TCP Annual Report for 2024
The AHRN is Australia's representative on the International Energy Agency Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Program (TCP). The 2024 Annual Report encompasses the entire program, including tasks in which Australian researchers are involved. The current status of hydrogen projects in Australia is also shared with IEA participants through this report which can be downloaded here.
AHRC2024 Outcome report
The second Australian Hydrogen Research Conference (AHRC2024) was held from 4th to 6th September 2024 in Perth, Western Australia. A short report on the conference can be downloaded here: AHRC2024report.
International Research Delegations and Fellowships
During 2022-24 the AHRN provided an opportunity for delegations for Australian researchers to learn more about hydrogen activities in other countries. In 2022, research delegations went to Germany, France, Japan, UK and the USA. During 2023-4, delegations visited Singapore, Republic of Korea, India. the Netherlands and China. These visits led to funding of 35 research fellows to partner with researchers overseas. Further detao;s of the delegations an dfellowshipas are available online here.
Grant Funding for Collaborative Projects (IEA Hydrogen TCP)
Funding is available for researchers to take part in IEA Hydrogen TCP tasks. Click here for further information.
A report on the 100th IEA Hydrogen Exco meeting held in Paris, November 2025 is available here:
https://ahrn.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Report-from-the-100th-IEA-H2-TCP-Exco-meeting.docx.
Forthcoming hydrogen conferences and events
2026
March 11-13: European Hydrogen Energy Conference, Seville, Spain
March 24-27: Hydrogen Asia, Singapore
May 19-21 World Hydrogen 2026 Summit and Exhibition, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
June 22-26: World Hydrogen Energy Conference, Singapore
July: World Hydrogen and Carbon Asia, Tokyo Japan
September 3-4: Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition, Adelaide, Australia
AHRN Seminar Presentations | Hydrogen Production – AHRN Working Group Presentations
This seminar was held on the 23rd May 2024. Please see below presentations from the guest speakers: Andrew Dicks, AHRN |Webinar introduction Professor Prasad Kaparaju, Griffith University | Biohydrogen Dr […]
AHRN Seminar Presentations | Hydrogen Industry – Hype and Reality
This seminar was held on the 7th May 2024. Please see below presentations from the guest speakers: Peter Grubnic, CSIRO | Update of HyResearch Leanne Halliday, LRQA | Hydrogen market […]
Opportunity for Postdoctoral Researchers in Electrochemistry and Chemical Engineering
The University of Sydney are seeking to appoint 2 x Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrochemistry and Chemical Engineering Research to work within research groups led by Prof. Antonio Tricoli and Dr. […]
Foundation Partners
Location
PO Box 6011, BROOKWATER, QLD 4300
ahrn@ahrn.org.au