B.C. Leading the Way: HTEC's H2 Gateway Project to Boost Clean Energy and Create Jobs
Key Ideas
  • HTEC's H2 Gateway Project in British Columbia aims to establish a network of 20 hydrogen refuelling stations, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 130,000 tonnes annually and creating 280+ jobs.
  • 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.
  • The initiative, supported by the province and Canada Infrastructure Bank, emphasizes the economic benefits of clean-energy projects, such as job creation, investment attraction, and pollution reduction.
  • B.C.'s comprehensive hydrogen strategy and strong presence in the hydrogen and fuel-cell sector highlight the province's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and innovation.
British Columbia is set to embark on an ambitious project led by HTEC to establish the H2 Gateway Project, a network of 20 hydrogen refuelling stations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 130,000 tonnes annually. The project, supported by partnerships with the province and the Canada Infrastructure Bank, will create over 280 jobs and promote the growth of a cleaner economy. This initiative 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. Premier David Eby emphasized the importance of seizing the economic opportunities presented by clean-energy projects to drive new investment and environmental benefits, highlighting the potential for job creation and pollution reduction. Minister Josie Osborne praised the project for reinforcing B.C.'s environmental leadership through the production of clean fuels like hydrogen, which can replace diesel in transportation, leading to reduced pollution and new job opportunities. With a total cost estimate of $900 million, the project will be supported by B.C.'s low carbon fuel standard and a substantial loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank to accelerate the implementation of hydrogen technology. HTEC's president and CEO, Colin Armstrong, expressed the integral role of low carbon fuel standard agreements in the success of the company's fuelling network and emphasized the transformative nature of projects like H2 Gateway. British Columbia's proactive approach to hydrogen and fuel-cell development, as well as its significant research investment in the sector, position the province as a leader in clean energy initiatives with approximately 50 proposed hydrogen projects ranging from production facilities to fuelling stations and trucking pilots.
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