By Canadian Press

Alberta government unveils road map with goal of becoming hydrogen export superpower

Nov 5, 2021 | 4:30 PM

EDMONTON – The Alberta government has released its road map to reach a goal of becoming a world leader in hydrogen exports by the end of the decade.

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta is well-positioned with its existing energy infrastructure to become a global supplier of choice for hydrogen.

And he calls it a “game changer” in the climate change fight, given that hydrogen emits no greenhouse gases when burned.

He says the global hydrogen market is expected to become worth up to $2.5 trillion within the next 30 years.

The plan calls for catching up on clean hydrogen technologies in the short term before moving to growth and commercialization in the long term.

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Alberta is already the largest hydrogen producer in Canada at 2.4 million tonnes per year.

Invest Medicine Hat is leading a task force consisting of city officials in Medicine Hat, Brooks, and other partners with the hopes of bringing industry investment to the region.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 5, 2021.

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