Hydrogen's Role in Fuel and Energy Security

Fuel and Energy Security rightfully a WA and national focus and in this session Wednesday from 5:30pm, hear a good range of perspectives on how hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels can contribute, on land, air and sea.

For Land use Davyd Cameron Hooper, CEO of Hydrogen West and Top Group, who will share a first hand perspective of the current fuel situation and how hydrogen can help

For Marine use Samuel McSkimming, CEO at Pilbara Ports, will share on the strong progress already made with hydrogen-based marine fuels in WA and the plans for continued implementation

For Air use we will have a panel including Jon Curry (formerly of QANTAS), David Honey and Chairperson David Cavanagh to share and discuss recent progress and lookahead in aviation and space, together with longer term storage and resilience solutions.

As Leader of Hydrogen Society of Australia in WA am sure this will be an insightful and productive session, and encourage you to join us in person in the city or online. As always great value and good networking to follow.

Join online or in person in Perth, Western Australia, for a workshop exploring hydrogen’s role in strengthening Australia’s fuel and energy security. As fuel supply challenges and limited domestic refining capacity place increasing pressure on traditional energy systems, this session will examine the need to diversify fuel sources and accelerate the adoption of alternative technologies.

The workshop will highlight hydrogen’s growing role across key applications, including heavy transport, alternative fuel production, and stationary power generation. It will also explore how Australia can position itself at the forefront of these developments through coordinated efforts between industry and government.

This session is relevant for professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in the future of energy resilience and the strategic role hydrogen will play in Australia’s transition.

Event facilitator:

• Chairperson David Cavanagh (HSA WA Chapter Leader)

Presenters:

• Sam McSkimming- Marine Applications (CEO Pilbara Ports)
• Davyd Hooper – Land Application (CEO Hydrogen West)
• Speaker TBC – Airborne Applications
• David Honey (HSA President)

Venue

• Online and, or;
• In-person at: Jarrah – The Platform, L3 256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Timing

Wed 29 April 2026, 5:30pm to 8:30pm AWST

• 5:30pm Registration, food and networking
• 6:00pm Speaker 1
• 6:30pm Speaker 2
• 7:00pm Speaker 3
• 7:30pm Speaker 4
• 8:00pm Food and networking
• 8:30pm Formal event closes

Registration costs (discounts will be applied automatically, please ensure you are logged in when purchasing your ticket to receive your membership discount)

• Student member - $10.00
• Student non-member - $15.00
• Premium member - $20.00
• Free member - $30.00
• Non-member - $40.00