City hopeful as they aim to become second hydrogen hub in Canada
MEDICINE HAT, AB– It has been dubbed a $100 billion a year industry by provincial energy analysts, and now the city of Medicine Hat, and the southeast region are hoping to become the second industrial hydrogen hub in all of Canada.
A task force, consisting of city officials in Medicine Hat, Brooks, and other partners has formed with the hopes of bringing industry investment to the region. Methanex, which produces hydrogen and CF Industries are also included as members, something the city said is key to their strategy.
“The intent of the task force is to essentially establish the parameters for creating a new hydrogen economy for southeast Alberta and, ultimately what that means in new jobs and new industry,” said Erik Van Enk, director of investments and strategic planning with Invest Medicine Hat