Hy2gen Secures Renewable Electricity for Hydrogen and Ammonia Production in Quebec
Key Ideas
- Hy2gen's Canadian project in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, has been awarded renewable electricity supply for hydrogen and ammonia production.
- The project, named COURANT, is advancing to the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase, aiming for a final investment decision in the second half of 2026 and production by 2029.
- The facility will use the electricity to power the electrolysis process for renewable hydrogen production, subsequently converting it into renewable ammonia for decarbonising chemicals production.
- Hy2gen's CEO expressed enthusiasm for contributing to Quebec's sustainable development goals and decarbonising the economy with this significant step forward.
Hy2gen, a hydrogen and clean energy company, has been granted renewable electricity supply by the Quebec Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy for its hydrogen and ammonia production project in Baie-Comeau, Quebec. The project, named COURANT, is set to move into the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase after the agreement with Hydro-Québec. This advancement positions Hy2gen to potentially make a final investment decision in the latter part of 2026, with construction slated to commence in the second half of 2026 and production expected to start in 2029. The facility will utilize the supplied electricity to operate the electrolysis process, generating renewable hydrogen that will be further processed into renewable ammonia. The project's strategic location is expected to attract off-takers due to shorter transport routes, facilitating the use of ammonia in decarbonising chemicals production. Hy2gen's CEO, Cyril Dufau-Sansot, highlighted the significance of this milestone in enabling the company to play a substantial role in decarbonising the economy and aiding Quebec in achieving its sustainable development objectives. Additionally, Hy2gen recently announced a collaboration with Ocean Connect Energy to explore the potential of producing hydrogen from offshore wind energy, further emphasizing its commitment to advancing clean energy solutions.
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North America
Renewable Energy
Decarbonisation
Sustainable Development
Quebec Ministry
Offshore Wind Energy
Chemicals Production
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