Santos investigates hydrogen in the Cooper Basin

Oil and gas major has started a concept study on a hydrogen future for the Cooper Basin., and has appointed professional services firm GHD to conduct the study.

“The Cooper Basin hydrogen concept study builds on our progress towards the 1.7-million tonne Cooper Basin carbon capture and storage (CCS) project for which Santos is targeting a final investment decision later this year, subject to a CCS methodology being approved for the Emissions Reduction Fund,” MD and CEO Kevin Gallagher on Tuesday said.