CPKC Launches Hydrogen Fuel Initiative in Alberta
Key Ideas
- CPKC completes construction of hydrogen production and fuelling stations in Calgary and Edmonton.
- ATCO designs, builds, and operates the stations to fuel hydrogen-powered locomotives between the major cities.
- Facilities include one-megawatt electrolyzer, compression, storage, and dispensing systems, with solar power support in Calgary.
- Initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and advance the use of hydrogen as a clean fuel source in commercial transportation.
CPKC has finalized the construction of hydrogen production and fuelling stations in Calgary and Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. These stations are part of a carbon-reducing initiative to refit diesel locomotives to operate on hydrogen. The facilities, designed and operated by ATCO, feature one-megawatt electrolyzers alongside compression, storage, and dispensing systems. The Calgary station is partially powered by a five-megawatt solar power array at CPKC's headquarters. The initiative is a significant step towards utilizing hydrogen as a clean fuel source for commercial transportation. CPKC's assistant vice president mentioned that these fuelling facilities play a crucial role in advancing the testing of hydrogen locomotives and developing a lower carbon transportation future. While no specific timeline for expansion has been provided, CPKC and ATCO are committed to furthering the development of this industry-leading program. Executive vice president with ATCO highlighted the progress made in incorporating hydrogen into the transportation sector, emphasizing the environmental benefits and innovation in the use of this alternative fuel.
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