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.

Upcoming Events

24th June Online Town Hall Meeting

Join us for this online open meeting for an update on the Hydrogen Industry in Australia and to hear our plans for the next half year

Speakers:

Dr Andrew Dicks, CEO, AHRN - Hydrogen Research Collaboration in Australia
Dr Fiona Simon, CEO, Australian Hydrogen Council - Current status of the Australian Hydrogen Industry

Facilitator:

Dr Patrick Hartley, Leader Hydrogen Industry Mission, CSIRO

Register here.

Online Research Seminars

3rd July Seminar on Photons to Molecules, by Prof Greg Metha, University of Adelaide. Register here

29th July Seminar on Rapid Fuel Cell Testing and Development with Australia's First Open-Source Fuel Cell Stack, by Assoc Prof Michael Pereira, Deakin University. Register here.

Australian Hydrogen Research Conference 2026

The Australian Hydrogen Research Conference (AHRC) is the pre-eminent conference for hydrogen researchers to share their latest research, and foster collaboration to support the Australian hydrogen industry and our national decarbonisation goals.

The next AHRC is in Melbourne on 16 – 19 February 2026. Submit your abstracts via the conference website - https://ahrc2026.org.au

Call for Abstracts

AHRC2026 provides you with an opportunity to present your research to a group of peers and collaborators, to inspire others to work with you, and enhance your academic reputation

The Australian Hydrogen Research Conference Program Committee invites you to submit an abstract for presentation as an oral or poster contribution.

2025 Hydrogen Technical Masterclass Brisbane 8.30 am — 5.30 pm AEST, 22 — 23 July 2025

We invite you to this 2-day masterclass for current or aspiring hydrogen industry stakeholders, delivered by Australia's leading hydrogen industry professionals. The aim is to gain practical knowledge through lessons and insights garnered from real-world experience in hydrogen project delivery and design.

We will bring together experts on hydrogen electrolysis, compression, refueling, process safety, and many other key topics faced by Australia and Queensland's burgeoning hydrogen sector.

While we are still planning and developing the Workshop Agenda, we intend to build on similar events held in Melbourne in 2023 and Perth in 2024.

Early bird tickets are available until the 27th of May!

For more information click here.

This Event is a collaboration between Engineers Australia, Australian Institute of Energy, the Hydrogen Society of Australia and the Australian Hydrogen Researcher Network.

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 Fellowships

The International Hydrogen Research Fellowship Program supports research in areas of critical national importance, by providing the opportunity for early to mid-career researchers in Australia to partner with researchers overseas.

All fellowship spaces are now filled for the Program reaching our target of 35 fellows doing research in world class labs overseas.

International Research Delegations

The International Collaboration for Hydrogen Research led delegations for Australia's 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, delegations visited Singapore, Republic of Korea and India. Further delegations are being planned later in 2024. Read more about these delegations.