Hydrogen supplier Air Products set to deliver hydrogen and fueling tech to Edmonton International Airport, marking Alberta's inaugural hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicle fleet.
In a significant stride towards a cleaner future, Air Products, a world-leading industrial gases company, has announced its investment in Alberta's first hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicle fleet. The company will be the hydrogen and technology provider for this innovative project.
Air Products has invested a substantial $1.6 billion (CAD) in a new net-zero hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton. This complex will use an advanced process technology that captures over 90% of carbon emissions, making it a significant step towards sustainable energy production.
The initial fleet will consist of five hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for employee use, with plans to expand to as many as 100 cars for a taxi service. The complex will also house a 100% hydrogen-fueled power generation unit capable of exporting clean power to Alberta's grid.
The agreement includes Air Products stationing a mobile hydrogen refueler at Edmonton International Airport to provide hydrogen for the fleet of Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The new station will include two hydrogen refueling lanes for heavy-duty vehicles and two for light-duty hydrogen fuel cell cars.
The hydrogen production complex will be integrated with Imperial Oil Limited's new renewable diesel facility, using innovative engineering. This complex will also utilize biogenic renewable off-gas, a by-product from a renewable diesel facility, as a feedstock within the Air Products hydrogen complex, displacing natural gas.
Eric Guter, Air Products' Global Vice President, Hydrogen for Mobility, expressed pride in supporting Edmonton International Airport in establishing Alberta's first passenger hydrogen fuel cell vehicle fleet. Air Products had fiscal 2022 sales of $12.7 billion and has a current market capitalization of over $60 billion.
While specific details about the expansion plans, timeline, or funding for this fleet project are not yet publicly available, Alberta is actively engaged in hydrogen and clean energy technology development. Companies like First Hydrogen Corp., with connections in Canada, including Alberta, are key players in this field.
Canada, with its strategic position in the clean energy future, is poised to lead the way. Air Products announced plans earlier this year to build the first commercial-scale hydrogen refueling station in Edmonton, scheduled to open in 2025. This station is supported in part by $1 million (CAD) in funding from Natural Resources Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
This ambitious project underscores Air Products' commitment to a sustainable future and Alberta's potential to become a global leader in clean energy technology. For the latest updates on this project, it is recommended to check official Alberta government or First Hydrogen Corp. announcements directly.
- Air Products' investment in a net-zero hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, with a capacity to capture over 90% of carbon emissions, is a significant step towards sustainability in the industry.
- The new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle fleet, a collaborative project between Air Products and Edmonton International Airport, will initially consist of five vehicles for employee use, with plans to scale up to 100 cars for a taxi service.
- In addition to the fleet, the complex will house a 100% hydrogen-fueled power generation unit capable of exporting clean energy to Alberta’s grid, contributing to the energy transition in the transportation sector.
- The hydrogen production complex will be integrated with Imperial Oil Limited's new renewable diesel facility, using innovative engineering, and will utilize biogenic renewable off-gas as a feedstock, displacing natural gas.
- With investments in hydrogen infrastructure, clean energy technology, and financial backing from organizations like Natural Resources Canada, Canada is positioned to lead the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions in the automotive and finance sectors.
