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Annual Giving
$5.0M
Giving Ratio
77.89%

About

The Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC) is an Australian not-for-profit organization established in 2020. Its core mission is to future-proof Australia's energy exports through industrial-scale research and innovation, focusing on decarbonizing liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and fostering the growth of the clean hydrogen production and export industry.

Tips for Applicants

FEnEx CRC primarily supports collaborative research projects involving industry, government, and university partners. Prospective applicants, particularly universities and PhD candidates, should tailor proposals to industrial-scale research, innovation, and training relevant to decarbonizing LNG exports and developing Australia's clean hydrogen industry. Emphasize alignment with their four key research programs: Efficient LNG Value Chains, Hydrogen Export & Value Chains, Digital Technologies and Interoperability, and Market and Sector Development. Proposals should clearly demonstrate how they foster collaboration between academia and industry, and how they contribute to workforce development or inform government policy.

Giving Philosophy

FEnEx CRC approaches its mission by bridging the gap between industry and academia through collaborative research projects, PhD scholarships, and the development of testing facilities. Their philosophy centers on driving industrial-scale innovation for a sustainable and competitive energy export industry, providing evidence-based advice for government policy development, and future-proofing Australia's workforce through education and training programs.

Notable Grants

$15 million from the Western Australian Government's Investment Attraction Fund for the Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub (KETH).
$2.1 million from ARENA for a four-year project on the development and demonstration of safe, efficient hydrogen liquefaction, involving multiple universities and industry partners.
$40 million over 10 years via a Commonwealth Grant Agreement to support its overall mission.

Giving History

2024
$5.0M

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$5.5M
$6.9M$9.9M
FY2022
$3.9M
$4.8M$9.0M
FY2021
$270K
$1.8M$6.9M
3yr total$9.7MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

researchenvironmenteducationcommunityyouth
Geographic
AU-NationalAU-WAInternational
Recipients
universityresearchnfpcommunity org

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's funding primarily comes from significant government grants, including a $40 million Commonwealth Grant Agreement over 10 years, and a $15 million grant from the Western Australian Government's Investment Attraction Fund for its Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub. It also receives substantial contributions from its industry and university partners.
Revenue Sources
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Board & Leadership

Chris Clark
director
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Eric May
director
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Mary Hackett
director
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Susan Smith
director
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Website scan updated: 21 April 2026 (16 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (64 days ago)
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