B.C.'s HTEC H2 Gateway Project: Creating Jobs, Cutting Emissions, and Driving Innovation
Key Ideas
- The HTEC H2 Gateway Project in British Columbia aims to build 20 hydrogen refuelling stations, create over 280 jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 130,000 tonnes annually.
- The project includes the construction of three new electrolyzers in Nanaimo, Burnaby, and Prince George, as well as a facility in North Vancouver for liquefying byproduct hydrogen.
- B.C.'s low carbon fuel standard initiative agreements and a loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank will support the $900 million H2 Gateway projects, driving innovation and accelerating hydrogen technology adoption.
- Through supporting projects like H2 Gateway, British Columbia aims to replace diesel use with clean fuels like hydrogen, fostering a cleaner economy, job growth, and environmental benefits.
British Columbia is partnering with HTEC to launch the H2 Gateway Project, aiming to establish 20 hydrogen refuelling stations across the province, creating over 280 jobs and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by more than 130,000 tonnes annually. The project involves building three new electrolyzers in Nanaimo, Burnaby, and Prince George, along with a facility in North Vancouver for liquefying byproduct hydrogen. Premier David Eby emphasized the importance of taking action against climate change to secure new jobs, investments, and a cleaner economy. The initiative is estimated to support the development of regional hydrogen hubs, enhancing economic benefits. Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles offer fast refuelling times and long travel distances. Minister Josie Osborne highlighted the environmental benefits of producing clean fuels like hydrogen in B.C., replacing diesel use and reducing pollution. The H2 Gateway projects, with a total cost of $900 million, receive support from B.C.'s low carbon fuel standard and a loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank to accelerate hydrogen technology adoption. HTEC president Colin Armstrong expressed the critical role of the low carbon fuel standard agreements in the success of the company's fuelling network. British Columbia's commitment to hydrogen innovation is evident in its status as the first province in Canada with a comprehensive hydrogen strategy, hosting over 50% of Canada's hydrogen and fuel-cell companies and investing significantly in research and projects in the sector.
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