FortisBC has partnered with Hazer Group to advance an innovative hydrogen project in British Columbia. The project involves testing new turquoise hydrogen production equipment, with plans to develop a commercial-scale hydrogen plant. Originally a pilot plant was proposed at Suncor's Burrard terminal, but due to a partnership change, a new test rig was built in Kitchner. The $11.25 million pilot project, supported by the CleanBC Industry Fund, focuses on producing hydrogen from natural gas using methane pyrolysis, with synthetic graphite as a byproduct. FortisBC aims to use low-carbon hydrogen to reduce the carbon intensity of natural gas, while the synthetic graphite has potential applications in battery anodes and as a sustainable alternative to metallurgical coal in steel production. The project is groundbreaking, as it seeks to be the first of its kind globally at a commercial scale. The selection of a suitable site in British Columbia and final investment decisions are expected to take one to two years. The collaboration between FortisBC and Hazer Group represents a significant step towards sustainable hydrogen production and carbon reduction in the energy industry.