Southland green hydrogen project
Overview
StatusOn holdInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Country · regionNew ZealandInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
TechnologyOther ElectrolysisInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
ProductAmmoniaInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity600 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
Power SourcePlanned renewable power for electrolysis (29 November 2022 announcement).
Status & timeline
Event29 November 2022: Meridian announced that Contact would not continue into the next project phase as a development partner, while remaining interested as a potential electricity supplier.
Additional project information
Administrative AreaRandom location in New Zealand’s South IslandInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (kt H2/y)104 kt H2/yInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Announced Size)600 MWInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h)133,333 Nm³ H₂/hInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Timeline
No recorded project events.
Sources & record history
Sources
- IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset Shared by 11 fields: Snapshot 2026-06-18 · Confidence: reported · Older value (2026)
- Meridian Energy Meridian's Southern Green Hydrogen Project selects Woodside Energy as preferred partner Shared by 2 fields: Current
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 | Southland green hydrogen project | View exact valueSouthland green hydrogen project | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Country | New Zealand | View exact valueNew Zealand | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Configuration Detail | Unknown PtX | View exact valueUnknown PtX | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Power Source | Planned renewable power for electrolysis (29 November 2022 announcement). | View exact valuePlanned renewable power for electrolysis (29 November 2022 announcement). | Meridian's Southern Green Hydrogen Project selects Woodside Energy as preferred partner | — | |
| Product | Ammonia | View exact valueAmmonia | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Technology | Other Electrolysis | View exact valueOther Electrolysis | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity | 600 MW | View exact value600 MW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Event | 29 November 2022: Meridian announced that Contact would not continue into the next project phase as a development partner, while remaining interested as a potential electricity supplier. | View exact value29 November 2022: Meridian announced that Contact would not continue into the next project phase as a development partner, while remaining interested as a potential electricity supplier. | Meridian's Southern Green Hydrogen Project selects Woodside Energy as preferred partner | — | |
| Progress Status | On hold | View exact valueOn hold | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Administrative Area | Random location in New Zealand’s South Island | View exact valueRandom location in New Zealand’s South Island | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (kt H2/y) | 104 kt H2/y | View exact value103.952 kt H2/y | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Announced Size) | 600 MW | View exact value600MW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h) | 133,333 Nm³ H₂/h | View exact value133333.33333333334 Nm³ H₂/h | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
Record history
2 current sourced values · 6 older values · Record updated