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Coal-to-Fertiliser Plant Relocation

Proposed · New Zealand · Last reported May 2026

Source: 9News

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Victorian Hydrogen & Ammonia Industries Limited founder Allan Blood decided to shift his proposed $3 billion coal-to-fertiliser plant from Victoria's Latrobe Valley to Southland, New Zealand this year after claiming the state government refused to support or help coordinate the project. The move was supported by investors and motivated by a more welcoming government environment in New Zealand.

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Prospective
Sector
Hydrogen, Government
Location
New Zealand
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
9News

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The project “Coal-to-Fertiliser Plant Relocation” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydrogen sector, located in New Zealand. Taiyo aggregates data on it from 9News.

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Victorian Hydrogen & Ammonia Industries Limited founder Allan Blood decided to shift his proposed $3 billion coal-to-fertiliser plant from Victoria's Latrobe Valley to Southland, New Zealand this year after claiming the state government refused to support or help coordinate the project. The move was supported by investors and motivated by a more welcoming government environment in New Zealand.

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Hydrogen, Government

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2026-05-29

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