Powering the Future: EVREC's Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project in Newfoundland
Key Ideas
- Abraxas Power Corp. and EDF Group form a strategic partnership to develop the EVREC green hydrogen and ammonia project in Central Newfoundland, aiming to produce significant amounts of green hydrogen and ammonia annually.
- The EVREC project will feature over 3 GW of onshore wind capacity, storage systems, and dedicated port infrastructure for international product export, with a forecasted offset of 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 annually and substantial economic contributions to Newfoundland.
- Construction is set to start in 2026, with the project expected to create hundreds of skilled jobs, support the local economy, and play a key role in delivering green hydrogen and ammonia to global markets, driving the region towards a sustainable energy future.
- The collaboration between Abraxas and EDF highlights a transformative step towards a sustainable energy economy and signifies a commitment to reducing carbon emissions in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Abraxas Power Corp. and EDF Group have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop the Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation (EVREC) green hydrogen and ammonia project in Central Newfoundland. The initiative aims to harness renewable energy to produce green hydrogen and ammonia through a Power-to-X process. The project plans to have over 3 GW of onshore wind capacity, energy and molecular storage systems, and a dedicated port infrastructure for product export. EVREC is expected to generate 200,000 tons of green hydrogen and 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, with the aim of making a final investment decision in 2026 and starting construction between 2026 and 2030. The project is projected to offset over 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 annually and contribute more than CAD$5 billion to Newfoundland's economy, creating hundreds of skilled jobs and supporting the region's transition to a greener future. The collaboration between Abraxas and EDF signifies a significant step towards a sustainable energy economy, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and driving economic growth in the region.