Desert Bloom, phase 2
Overview
StatusConceptNorthern Territory Government
Country · regionAustraliaAustralian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water · AU-NT Northern TerritoryAustralian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
TechnologyOther ElectrolysisInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
ProductH2International Energy Agency · as of 2026HydrogenAustralian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Capacity7,600 MWInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity values retain their recorded units and scope. MW, kt H₂/y and Nm³ H₂/h are different measures; this page does not convert or add them without a shared operating basis. “Other Electrolysis” and “Unknown PtX” are recorded classifications, not a specific electrolyzer design or power-to-X route.
Details
Technology & product
Configuration DetailUnknown PtXInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Project GroupDesert Bloom Hydrogen (phase 2)Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Project Typehydrogen production facilityAustralian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Capacity & economics
Production Volume390,000 t/year hydrogen (announced, anticipated production capacity)Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Total Capex13,600 A$ millions estimated project cost (announced, investment data)Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Location & names
Site NameTennant CreekAustralian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
AliasCentral Australia Hydrogen ProjectAustralian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Official NameDesert Bloom HydrogenAustralian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Additional project information
Administrative AreaTennant CreekInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
CountryAustraliaInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Progress StatusDormantInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (kt H2/y)1,317 kt H2/yInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Announced Size)8 GW (phase 2: 7600 MW)International Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h)1,688,889 Nm³ H₂/hInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Timeline
- Announcement : 2022-10-31Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- Target start of operation : 2026Northern Territory Government
Sources & record history
Sources
- Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf)
- H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200)
- International Energy Agency IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset Shared by 10 fields: Snapshot 2026-06-18 · Confidence: reported · Older value (2026)
- Northern Territory Government Northern Territory Government (https://newsroom.nt.gov.au/article/_nocache?id=61d5611364bd3ce194d941d7c4e03a3b)
Field sources
Shared date, confidence and value status appear once with their source above; a dash in the table refers to that source context.
| Field | Shown value | Original value | Source | Date basis | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Desert Bloom, phase 2 | View exact valueDesert Bloom, phase 2 | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Site Name | Tennant Creek | View exact valueTennant Creek | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Administrative Area | AU-NT Northern Territory | View exact valueAU-NT Northern Territory | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Alias | Central Australia Hydrogen Project | View exact value[{"kind":"source_label","name":"Central Australia Hydrogen Project"}] | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Country | Australia | View exact valueAUS | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Official Name | Desert Bloom Hydrogen | View exact value[{"lang":"en","name":"Desert Bloom Hydrogen","evidence":["E-01"]}] | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Configuration Detail | Unknown PtX | View exact valueUnknown PtX | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Product | H2 | View exact valueH2 | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Product | Hydrogen | View exact value수소 | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Project Group | Desert Bloom Hydrogen (phase 2) | View exact value{"exists":true,"evidence":["E-01","E-02"],"group_name":"Desert Bloom Hydrogen","phase_name":"phase 2","phase_order":2} | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Project Type | hydrogen production facility | View exact valuehydrogen_production_facility | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Technology | Other Electrolysis | View exact valueOther Electrolysis | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity | 7,600 MW | View exact value7600 MW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Production Volume | 390,000 t/year hydrogen (announced, anticipated production capacity) | View exact value{"unit":"t/year","basis":"anticipated production capacity","nature":"발표","number":390000,"of_what":"hydrogen"} | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Total Capex | 13,600 A$ millions estimated project cost (announced, investment data) | View exact value{"unit":"A$ millions","basis":"investment data","nature":"발표","number":13600,"of_what":"estimated project cost"} | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Event | Announcement : 2022-10-31 | View exact value{"date":"2022-10-31","tags":{"as_of":"2022-10-31","source":"State of Hydrogen 2022","evidence":["E-05"],"judged_by":"transcription","confidence":"high","accessed_at":"2026-08-18T00:00:00Z"},"ev_type":"EV-01","event_id":"V-01","raw_date_text":"as of October 2022","date_precision":"day"} | Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Event | Target start of operation : 2026 | View exact value{"date":"2026","tags":{"as_of":"2022-01-05","source":"Northern Territory Government","evidence":["E-03"],"judged_by":"transcription","confidence":"high","accessed_at":"2026-08-18T00:00:00Z"},"ev_type":"EV-14","event_id":"V-02","raw_date_text":"targeting first export shipments from 2026","date_precision":"year"} | Northern Territory Government (https://newsroom.nt.gov.au/article/_nocache?id=61d5611364bd3ce194d941d7c4e03a3b); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Progress Status | Concept | View exact valueConcept | Northern Territory Government (https://newsroom.nt.gov.au/article/_nocache?id=61d5611364bd3ce194d941d7c4e03a3b); Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/state-of-hydrogen-2022.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Administrative Area | Tennant Creek | View exact valueTennant Creek | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Country | Australia | View exact valueAustralia | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Progress Status | Dormant | View exact valueDormant | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (kt H2/y) | 1,317 kt H2/y | View exact value1316.7253333333335 kt H2/y | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Announced Size) | 8 GW (phase 2: 7600 MW) | View exact value8GW (phase 2: 7600 MW) | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h) | 1,688,889 Nm³ H₂/h | View exact value1688888.888888889 Nm³ H₂/h | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
Record history
0 current sourced values · 17 older values · Record updated