The landmark signing of a memorandum of understanding between multiple partners signals the progression towards Gladstone becoming âthe hydrogen capital of the world.â By the year 2030, it is anticipated thousands of people will be employed in the renewable hydrogen industry in Gladstone and CQ, and exports generating billions of dollars will flow through Queenslandâs biggest and busiest multi-commodity port. Global hydrogen heavyweight, Japanâs Sumitomo Corporation, has partnered with Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC), Gladstone Regional Council (GRC), CQ University (CQU) and the Australian Gas Industry Group AGIG to develop Australiaâs, and the worldâs first hydrogen ecosystem. Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water Minister, Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher oversees the signing of the memorandum of understanding for the Gladstone Hydrogen Ecosystem project by (l to r) Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett, Gladstone Ports Corporation acting Chief Executive Craig Walker, Australian Gas Infrastructure Group Executive General Manager Craig de Laine, CQ University Vice Pre