Port of Newcastle clean energy
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00:00 Since its first shipment in 1799, the Port of Newcastle has grown to become one of Australia's
00:09 leading trade hubs.
00:11 Billions of dollars of imports and exports have provided a rock-solid foundation to the
00:16 economy, helping weave the fabric of the Hunter's flourishing community and culture.
00:21 Today, the Port of Newcastle's hydrogen readiness is being turbocharged through federal government
00:27 funding to ensure the Port's ongoing place as a world-leading energy export hub.
00:34 Hydrogen has enormous potential to be a next-generation renewable, exportable energy source, and Newcastle
00:42 is uniquely positioned to meet future international demand, adding $10 billion to our economy
00:49 every year, sustaining 5,000 regional jobs.
00:54 The Port of Newcastle is taking action, so our region is truly ready to diversify for
01:01 the future and to be here for the Hunter for centuries to come.
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