There has been continued interest growing in Japan for the expanding manufacture of product supporting decarbonisation. Earlier this month, Ampcontrol welcomed Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner to Japan, Mike Newman, the Japanese Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Shingo Yamagami, and the Japanese Consul General in Sydney, Kiya Masahiko to their Tomago site.
His Excellency and Mr Newman were joined by key Japanese government and business delegates from the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) and Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) as they toured Ampcontrol, viewing the innovative products designed, developed and manufactured by Ampcontrol to support the energy transition.
Welcoming the delegation to Ampcontrol, Managing Director & CEO Rod Henderson said it was fantastic to showcase the capabilities of the Hunter Region to manufacture energy devices to key global decision-makers who are passionate about decarbonisation.
Mr Henderson spoke on the importance of putting the Hunter on the map for renewable technology design and development. “To be able to work in partnership with Investment NSW and Business Hunter to showcase our region’s capabilities, on a global scale is an incredible opportunity for Ampcontrol,” he said.
“On Monday we had the privilege to introduce our range of innovative products designed as renewable energy solutions. Our region is making significant advancements with not only the manufacture of hydrogen and solar product, but the design of these is also taking place right here in the Hunter,” Mr Henderson continued.
“Through partnerships like ours with the University of Newcastle, critical in creating opportunity for R&D businesses such as ResTech, the highly skilled expertise of our region and our cutting-edge technology and energy solutions are now on the world stage.”
On display was Ampcontrol’s Battery Electric Vehicle, DriftEx, purpose-designed for supporting the mining industry’s move to electrify, the LAVO hydrogen storage system which has recently been supported by State Government funding to move into a mass production stage.
Also on display was Gilghi, an off-grid water purification system for remote communities, and the award-winning Solar Qube, designed and delivered by Boundary Power a joint venture organisation focused on innovative Stand-Alone Power Systems.
The visit has reconfirmed the opportunity for the Hunter in growing the region’s expertise and capabilities in the renewables sector. Confirmation that internationally the region is being noticed for its strength in the diversification of trade, specifically for technology product that supports decarbonisation, enabling a gateway to new industries and resources.
Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner to Japan, Mike Newman commenting that “significant interest exists in how the Hunter region is making its move to scaled renewables and clean energy like hydrogen as a baseload alternative to coal. Japan is very interested in the journey the Hunter is on to support a transition to a clean energy economy.”
IMAGE | Ampcontrol, Managing Director & CEO, Rod Henderson speaking with Japanese Ambassador, His Excellency Shingo Yamagami
