LINE Hydrogen
LINE Hydrogen produces commercial-scale green hydrogen via solar-powered electrolysis for diesel replacement in heavy transport, mining and industrial energy, targeting fleet operators and mining companies across Australia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersBrisbane, Australia
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LINE Hydrogen does
LINE Hydrogen is an Australian pre-revenue green hydrogen developer headquartered in Brisbane that produces commercial-scale green hydrogen via solar-powered electrolysis for use as a direct diesel replacement in heavy transport, mining and industrial applications. Its core technology stack includes 99.999% purity hydrogen production co-located with behind-the-meter solar generation, a proprietary hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) for converting heavy haulage vehicles (in-house developed, patent pending), and a patented DCC™ Boiler (Dynamic Combustion Chamber Boiler) for industrial steam and heating brought in through a partnership with Jericho Energy Ventures. The company's primary assets and approvals are centred on a 7.6 MW facility near George Town in northern Tasmania, with phased expansion planned into New South Wales (Dubbo, mid-2026) and South East Queensland (Toowoomba, 2027), alongside a Western Australian footprint built through the Lord Byron Gold Mine partnership with Blue Cap Mining and the Mulgabbie North Gold Heap Leach JV (LHBM, 50:50 with BIM Metals).
The business model is a hybrid of physical commodity sales, equipment leasing, and project-level joint ventures. Hydrogen is sold under offtake MOUs to heavy haulage operators, while the company owns and leases a converted fleet of approximately 20 prime movers and 10 rigid trucks to industrial transportation counterparties. Distribution flows through an exclusive partnership with Bonney Energy (the Ampol-aligned Tasmanian service station network). A second revenue stream is emerging from the Mulgabbie North JV with OzAurum Resources, where LINE Hydrogen (via LHBM) funds and operates a gold heap leach operation and shares net cash 50:50, effectively using mining cash flows to subsidize hydrogen infrastructure build-out. Capital is sourced from a mix of federal grants (~$5.5M committed), equity crowdfunding on Birchal ($1.38M+ from 514+ retail investors), a strategic 14% equity stake by Chinese equipment supplier Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co., and a pending reverse takeover of London-listed SPAC Net Zero Infrastructure PLC at a £43M pre-raise valuation.
Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting mining companies and heavy haulage fleet operators, channel distribution via Bonney Energy, and community-led capital formation via Birchal crowdfunding. Key end customers include Bonney Energy, Blue Cap Mining, OzAurum Resources, Jericho Energy Ventures' DCC™ Boiler end-users, and a pool of heavy haulage operators under offtake MOUs. Government relationships provide political and financial support (federal Labor pledge of $5.5M and PM endorsement) but the company has not yet commenced commercial production, with the George Town facility timeline having slipped from late 2023/early 2024 to mid-late 2025 pending capital raising.
LINE Hydrogen firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LINE Hydrogen
- Legal name
- LINE Hydrogen (Australia) Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://linehydrogen.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- LINE Hydrogen produces commercial-scale green hydrogen via solar-powered electrolysis for diesel replacement in heavy transport, mining and industrial energy, targeting fleet operators and mining companies across Australia.
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LINE Hydrogen industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Green Hydrogen Production
- SIC
- Engines & Turbines (3510)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hydrogen (Industrial & Mobility) (IMAEACAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hydrogen & Derivative Fuels for Industry (H₂, Ammonia, Methanol) (EUABAJAC), Hydrogen Energy Storage & Power-to-X Equipment (electrolyzers, storage, fuel cell systems) (IMAGAHAM)
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Where LINE Hydrogen is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brisbane
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices3 records
Markets served
LINE Hydrogen business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Green Hydrogen Sales: LINE Hydrogen generates revenue primarily through the sale of green hydrogen produced via electrolysis at its production facilities. Hydrogen is sold to heavy transport fleet operators, mining companies, and industrial businesses under offtake agreements. Revenue is priced to achieve diesel parity, with costs expected to decrease as production scales across multiple hubs. The company targets commercial-scale production capacity to serve domestic diesel replacement markets.
- Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet Leasing: LINE Hydrogen imports and converts heavy haulage vehicles (prime movers and rigid trucks) to run on hydrogen, then leases these converted fleets to industrial transportation companies. The company trialled both fuel cell and combustion engine conversions, evaluating performance over 12-month periods. This creates recurring lease revenue while driving hydrogen demand.
- Equipment Manufacturing and Licensing: LINE Hydrogen is developing its own range of low-cost hydrogen combustion engines for heavy haulage applications and investigating domestic manufacturing of DCC™ Boilers in Tasmania or elsewhere in Australia. The company also plans to bring manufacturing capability together with IP to deliver Australian-made hydrogen equipment products, ensuring sovereign manufacturing capability for the hydrogen industry.
- Mulgabbie North Gold Heap Leach Operation: Through its 50:50 joint venture with OzAurum Resources for the Mulgabbie North Gold Project, LINE Hydrogen (via LHBM — a joint venture entity combining LINE Hydrogen and BIM Metals) will fund and operate the heap leach mining operation. Net cash after operating and capital costs will be split 50-50 between OzAurum and LHBM, generating revenue from gold production as part of LINE Hydrogen's strategy to develop commercial-scale green hydrogen for diesel fuel replacement.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
LINE Hydrogen product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LINE Hydrogen produces and supplies commercial-scale green hydrogen generated through electrolysis powered by renewable solar energy, delivering turnkey hydrogen production, storage, and refueling solutions to displace diesel in heavy transport, mining, and industrial applications across Australia.
Product overview
LINE Hydrogen is an Australian green hydrogen production company that offers a vertically integrated solution combining green hydrogen production, distribution, refueling infrastructure, and end-use technologies. The core product is commercial-scale green hydrogen produced via electrolysis using solar power, which is then distributed through proprietary hydrogen refueling stations and supplied to heavy vehicle fleets. The company also develops proprietary hydrogen internal combustion engines and partners with Jericho Energy for hydrogen boiler technology. Their manufacturing strategy focuses on domestically produced hydrogen equipment to support Australia's hydrogen industry rollout.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- George Town Project: The flagship 7.6MW green hydrogen production facility near Bell Bay, Tasmania, targeting initial production of 1.69t H2/day growing to 14.9t H2/day over 9 years.
- Heavy Vehicle Green Hydrogen Production Hub
- HHV Project
Products and services
- Green Hydrogen Production Production of green hydrogen through electrolysis powered by renewable solar energy, supplied to heavy transport, mining, and industrial customers seeking to displace diesel.
- Hydrogen Refueling Stations Modular hydrogen storage and dispensing infrastructure that enables commercial fleet operators and industrial users to refuel hydrogen-powered vehicles and equipment.
- Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines (H2-ICE) Proprietary hydrogen internal combustion engine powertrains designed to power heavy transport vehicles and equipment using green hydrogen fuel as a direct diesel substitute.
- DCC™ Boiler A clean hydrogen-powered boiler product for industrial customers seeking to replace conventional fossil-fuel boilers with hydrogen-fuelled process heat.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 1,241,000 kg of green hydrogen produced per year, displacing diesel for heavy vehicles and industrial applications.
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Companies that use LINE Hydrogen
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
LINE Hydrogen technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
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Feature3 records
LINE Hydrogen partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co. (Guofuhee)coreJiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co. (Guofuhee), a Chinese hydrogen equipment manufacturer, signed a pre-purchase order agreement with LINE Hydrogen to supply hydrogen production equipment including electrolysers, refuelling stations, and gas container units for the George Town 7.6 MW green hydrogen project in Tasmania. As part of the deal, Guofuhee acquired a 14% equity stake in LINE Hydrogen and will provide installation, commissioning, training, and maintenance services. The agreement supports Guofuhee's internationalisation strategy and planned entry into the Australian hydrogen market.
- OzAurum Resources (ASX: OZM)coreLINE Hydrogen (via LHBM — a 50:50 joint venture entity with BIM Metals Pty Ltd) signed a 50:50 profit share agreement with OzAurum Resources for the Mulgabbie North Gold Heap Leach Project in Western Australia. LHBM will fully fund the feasibility study and, if economics are acceptable, operate and fund the proposed mining and heap leach operation with net cash split 50-50. LINE Hydrogen aims to produce Net Zero Gold from the project as part of its strategy to develop commercial-scale green hydrogen for diesel fuel replacement. The project has a mineral resource of 260,000 ounces of gold (64% Measured/Indicated category).
- BIM Metals Pty LtdcoreBIM Metals Pty Ltd, owned by LINE Hydrogen founder Brendan James, operates in a 50:50 joint venture with LINE Hydrogen (LHBM) for the Mulgabbie North Gold Project. BIM Metals brings over 25 years of hydrometallurgical engineering and heap leach operation experience, having designed, constructed, operated, and optimised heap leach operations in Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. Brendan James ran the White Dam heap leach in South Australia for a number of years.
- Bonney EnergycoreLINE Hydrogen and Bonney Energy signed an MOU to develop hydrogen refuelling infrastructure across Tasmania using Bonney Energy's existing network of service and refuelling stations. Bonney Energy operates throughout Tasmania and metropolitan Melbourne, Western Victoria, and Gippsland as the exclusive distributor of Ampol fuel. The partnership covers distribution of hydrogen from LINE Hydrogen's George Town plant, identification of refuelling station locations, and investigation of storage and distribution methods. Bonney Energy brings history, expertise, and customer relationships to make hydrogen a viable fuel for Australian supply chains.
- Blue Cap MiningcoreLINE Hydrogen signed an MOU with Blue Cap Mining to develop the energy requirements for Blue Cap's Lord Byron Gold Mine in Western Australia, which will be the first carbon-neutral mine in WA and one of only two active mines in Australia to reach that milestone. LINE Hydrogen will design, develop, and operate renewable technologies including a green hydrogen production plant to replace diesel for mining equipment, generators, and vehicles. The project will displace approximately 13.2 million litres of diesel per annum and produce circa 49GW of renewable power annually. The partnership provides guaranteed offtake for LINE Hydrogen's growing project portfolio and a forward step in supplying green hydrogen into the WA goldfields region.
- Jericho Energy Ventures (JEV)coreLINE Hydrogen and Jericho Energy Ventures (TSXV: JEV) signed an MOU to bring the patented DCC™ Boiler (Dynamic Combustion Chamber Boiler) technology to Australia. JEV's subsidiary Hydrogen Technologies has patented a breakthrough method of burning hydrogen and oxygen in a vacuum chamber to create high-temperature water/steam with zero greenhouse gases. LINE Hydrogen will provide priority supply of green hydrogen and explore offtake agreements for hydrogen from the George Town plant. The parties will build a consortium of end users and investigate advanced manufacturing of the DCC™ Boiler in Tasmania or elsewhere in Australia. Each DCC™ Boiler removes ~4,400 tons of CO2 per annum.
- Climate CapitalcoreLINE Hydrogen executed a terms sheet with Climate Capital to construct a up to 5MW ground-mounted solar farm at George Town, Tasmania to supply behind-the-meter renewable energy to LINE Hydrogen's hydrogen production plant. Climate Capital has development approval for the site and an option over an adjacent 30 hectares allowing the project to scale up to 40MW. An additional MOU was signed to identify, develop, and deliver co-located green hydrogen production plants across Australia. Climate Capital's CEO Shane Bartel stated the partnership decarbonises the Australian economy by supporting LINE Hydrogen's industry-leading hydrogen production facility.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
LINE Hydrogen competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Origin Energy: Large Australian integrated energy retailer and generator actively developing green hydrogen projects and hydrogen refueling pilots. Serves an overlapping customer base of industrial and transport customers but as part of a broader generation and retail portfolio.
- Woodside Energy: Major Australian energy operator pursuing hydrogen and ammonia projects (e.g., H2OK, H2Perth) targeting domestic and export markets. Larger incumbent with overlapping industrial decarbonization ambitions but operating from a broader oil-and-gas portfolio.
- ATCO Australia: Australian arm of ATCO Group, operating hydrogen infrastructure and clean energy projects including hydrogen blending and refueling demonstrations. Comparable in hydrogen infrastructure build and customer-offtake focus but backed by a much larger North American utilities and energy portfolio.
Emerging players
- Hazer Group: ASX-listed Australian company commercialising a proprietary methane-to-hydrogen and graphite production process (HAZER™). Comparable as an Australian-listed hydrogen technology company, though using a different production pathway from electrolysis.
Direct peers
- Fortescue Future Industries: Andrew Forrest's green hydrogen and energy company focused on producing green hydrogen at industrial scale for heavy industry, mining, and mobility decarbonization. Closest direct peer to LINE Hydrogen given overlapping thesis on diesel replacement in mining and heavy transport, project scale, and Australian operational footprint.
- CWP Global: Global green hydrogen developer with significant Australian project pipeline targeting commercial-scale electrolytic hydrogen production for industrial and mobility customers. Comparable business model focused on multi-gigawatt green hydrogen build-outs.
- Hiringa Energy: Australia/New Zealand-focused green hydrogen refueling network operator building commercial-scale hydrogen production paired with refueling stations for heavy transport fleets. Closely comparable in the channel/distribution and diesel-replacement thesis, though headquartered in NZ.
- Abel Energy: Tasmanian green hydrogen developer with a planned ~1.2 billion hydrogen/ammonia project in Bell Bay (George Town area). Directly competitive with LINE Hydrogen in the same Tasmanian industrial hub, targeting export and domestic hydrogen offtake.
- Infinite Green Energy: Australian green hydrogen developer with projects targeting heavy transport, industrial decarbonization, and ammonia export. Direct peer pursuing commercial-scale green hydrogen projects in similar Australian geographies with analogous offtake-driven business model.
- Pure Hydrogen Corporation: ASX-listed Australian hydrogen company developing hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, and hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles (prime movers, refuse trucks). Direct peer in targeting diesel replacement in heavy transport fleets across Australia with a comparable scale-up model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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LINE Hydrogen leadership team
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Profiles3 records
LINE Hydrogen subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
LINE Hydrogen funding detail
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Funding rounds1 record
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Frequently asked questions about LINE Hydrogen
What does LINE Hydrogen do?
LINE Hydrogen produces and supplies commercial-scale green hydrogen generated through electrolysis powered by renewable solar energy, delivering turnkey hydrogen production, storage, and refueling solutions to displace diesel in heavy transport, mining, and industrial applications across Australia.
Is LINE Hydrogen a public or private company?
LINE Hydrogen is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was LINE Hydrogen founded?
LINE Hydrogen was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is LINE Hydrogen based?
LINE Hydrogen is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does LINE Hydrogen make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Green Hydrogen Sales are the primary driver. The others are hydrogen Vehicle Fleet Leasing, equipment Manufacturing and Licensing and mulgabbie North Gold Heap Leach Operation.
Who are LINE Hydrogen's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Origin Energy, Woodside Energy and ATCO Australia. Hazer Group is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Fortescue Future Industries, CWP Global, Hiringa Energy, Abel Energy, Infinite Green Energy and Pure Hydrogen Corporation.
Does LINE Hydrogen have an API?
No public API is recorded for LINE Hydrogen.
What industry is LINE Hydrogen in?
LINE Hydrogen's product category is Green Hydrogen Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEACAB, Hydrogen (Industrial & Mobility), with a secondary code of EUABAJAC, Hydrogen & Derivative Fuels for Industry (H₂, Ammonia, Methanol). Its SIC code is 3510.