August 27, 2024 (Edmonton Metropolitan Region) – Today, Linde announced it has signed a long-term agreement to supply Dow with clean hydrogen for its Path2Zero project in Fort Saskatchewan. The company will invest more than $2 billion to build and operate a new world-scale integrated clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland (AIH).
The $2 billion project is expected to be completed in 2028 and will be Canada’s largest clean hydrogen production facility and one of the largest in the world. According to Linde’s news release, this will be Linde’s largest single investment. Linde’s new facility will also supply clean hydrogen to existing and new industrial customers seeking to decarbonize their operations.
Once operational, Linde expects the complex will capture more than 2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide for sequestration every year. The facility will use a mix of autothermal reforming and Linde’s patented carbon capture technology. Autothermal reforming (ATR) is the combination of steam reforming reaction and partial oxidation to produce hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. ATR allows for a larger capture of CO2 at a lower capital expenditure.
Read Linde’s news release here.
“Linde’s project is another example of Fort Saskatchewan’s and the Edmonton Metro Region’s global competitiveness. We have the right mix of cost-competitive feedstocks, infrastructure, and talent for projects like this to succeed. Linde’s project will be a significant economic boost for the region and create good quality jobs, not just for Fort Saskatchewan but for the entire Edmonton Metro Region.”
“Linde’s partnership with Dow reinforces the Edmonton Region’s position as a global leader in clean energy and hydrogen production. Access to abundant resources, a supportive ecosystem, and world-class talent are just few reasons why we continue to attract investments of this scale to the Edmonton Region. The long-term benefits of this project will resonate throughout our economy, driving sustainable growth and positioning our region as a key player in the global energy transition. Congratulations to Fort Saskatchewan and Alberta’s Industrial Heartland on this exciting announcement.”
“We are thrilled to see Canada’s largest clean hydrogen production site established in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland (AIH) by Linde. This project demonstrates the strong value proposition of AIH and lays the groundwork for lasting economic growth for the region. Projects like this are positioning AIH’s as a global leader in the clean energy transition and one of the most attractive locations for sustainable energy investments. Congratulations to Linde and Dow on this milestone.”
“Today we are celebrating Linde’s significant investment and partnership in Dow’s Path2Zero Project. The Edmonton Region is home to some of the world’s biggest hydrogen and clean energy projects, and this $2 billion investment further positions the Edmonton Region as a global leader in clean hydrogen production. Linde’s decision to invest in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is a prime example of how Canada’s path to net zero runs through the Edmonton Region. Congratulations to Linde, Dow, and Alberta’s Industrial Heartland for this exciting announcement.”
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) is a non-profit organization that drives capital investment into Alberta’s Industrial Heartland (AIH). AIH is Canada’s largest hydrocarbon processing region and one of the world’s most attractive locations for chemical, petrochemical, oil, and gas investment. Learn more at industrialheartland.com.
The purpose of Edmonton Global is to radically transform and grow the economy of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. We are a not-for-profit corporation founded by 14 municipalities that make up the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. Our focus is attracting foreign investment, helping regional businesses export with the world, enhancing our region’s global competitiveness, and bringing our region together with a unified voice to attract the attention and interest of investors the world over.
Contact Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
Karlee Conway
Director of Communications
Karlee@industrialheartland.com
780-232-0105
Contact Edmonton Global Sherri Bouslama
Sr. Manager, Brand Strategy & Communications
sbouslama@edmontonglobal.ca
780-996-1524
