Canadian Pacific Kansas City Partners with Ballard for Hydrogen Locomotive Expansion
Key Ideas
- Canadian Pacific Kansas City orders 20 fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems for North American freight-rail market.
- Ballard signs a long-term supply agreement with CPKC for the initial supply of 98 fuel cell engines, totaling 20 megawatts of fuel cell power.
- The fuel cell engines will be integrated into CPKC's hydrogen-powered locomotives, supporting the expansion of the hydrogen locomotive program.
- The partnership between Ballard and CPKC, which started in 2021, has already seen the delivery of 10 MW of fuel cell engines.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has entered into a new long-term supply agreement with Ballard Power Systems to enhance its hydrogen locomotive program. CPKC has ordered 20 fuel cell engines for the North American freight-rail market, with an additional supply of 98 fuel cell engines planned for delivery in 2025. These engines, each with a 200-kilowatt nameplate, will collectively provide 20 megawatts of fuel cell power. The partnership between CPKC and Ballard dates back to 2021, where Ballard's fuel cell engines have been utilized in CPKC's hydrogen-powered locomotives for various service applications in Alberta, Canada. The current agreement signifies a further step in expanding CPKC's use of hydrogen technology for rail transportation, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable and renewable energy solutions. Ballard officials have expressed optimism about the collaboration, highlighting the positive impact on the freight market and the overall progress in advancing hydrogen-powered transportation.