Environment & Clean Technology

Low-cost, low carbon hydrogen production on a global scale

Accelerate your hydrogen projects with low-cost feedstock, carbon capture expertise, and government support.

Building the hydrogen economy through a hub approach

The Edmonton Region is one of the world’s top hydrogen producers. In fact, if the Edmonton Region was a country, it would be the second largest producer of clean hydrogen globally. 

The Region’s unique combination of abundant natural gas reserves, world-class carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure, and thriving hydrogen ecosystem, make this the ideal location to invest in hydrogen projects.  

 

$30 BILLION+ IN NEW HYDROGEN PROJECTS PLANNED BY 2030
2.5 MILLION+ TONNES OF HYDROGEN PRODUCED ANNUALLY
50KM OF HYDROGEN PIPELINE IN THE REGION
#1 ONE OF THE LOWEST-COST NET-ZERO HYDROGEN PRODUCERS GLOBALLY

Canada’s path to net zero runs through the Edmonton Region

The Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub is Canada’s first and largest hydrogen hub, positioning the Region at the center of Canada’s quickly growing hydrogen economy and driving demand for hydrogen across a variety of sectors. If you’re looking for opportunities to help drive a net-zero future, the Edmonton Metro Region is the place to invest. 

Discover how the Edmonton Metro Region is shaping the hydrogen economy.

Thriving hydrogen ecosystem & bold initiatives

A well-established production, distribution, and utilization infrastructure including bold initiatives like the 5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge demonstrate a commitment to real-world implementation and market development.

Ample space for growth

Over 580 square kilometres of industrial land available for development with flexible zoning and development regulations to support diverse hydrogen projects.

Cost advantage

The Region’s strategic location offers easy access to key markets. This combined with lower feedstock costs, competitive energy prices, and efficient infrastructure contribute to significant operating cost advantages.

The Edmonton Region is home to

Leading projects

Discover the leading projects and initiatives shaping the Region’s hydrogen ecosystem 

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Why Air Products chose The Edmonton Region for its multi-billion dollar net zero hydrogen facility

5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge

Joint Release: Linde announces new hydrogen project in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland

August 27, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Velocity Truck Centres unveils Alberta’s first hydrogen/CNG service bay

June 6, 2024

Air Products is creating a “hydrogen highway” in Alberta with network of hydrogen fuelling stations

May 15, 2024

Access global markets

Trade agreements that provide access to 1.5 billion customers worldwide

NAFTA/CUSMA

North American Free Trade Agreement or Canada-United States-Mexico

CETA

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union

CPTPP

The Comprehensive an Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

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Brent Lakeman

Director, Hydrogen Initiative

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