The Corner Brook Port Corporation has recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CWP Global to explore the development of a green hydrogen project in Corner Brook. Referred to as Project Gwinya, the initiative envisions establishing a green hydrogen hub incorporating a hot briquette iron plant at the port. This endeavor is intended to facilitate the decarbonization of supply chains by processing iron ore into premium green iron utilizing green hydrogen technology. The Port Corporation views this project as a means to enhance the region's international standing, aspiring to serve as a model for the green transformation of heavy industry. The MOU reflects the commitment of the corporation to endorse the project, subject to meeting stringent environmental, social, and economic criteria. Key considerations include the project's capacity to stimulate economic advancement, generate employment opportunities, boost port operations, curb greenhouse gas emissions, and engage the local community actively. CWP Global is set to initiate public consultations in the near future to seek input and involvement from stakeholders regarding the proposed green hydrogen undertaking. The project's proponents anticipate that through collaborative efforts and adherence to sustainable practices, Project Gwinya could emerge as a catalyst for positive change, heralding a new era of environmentally conscious industrial development in the area.