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Hydrogen Centre of Excellence Unveils $20 Million in Funding to Fuel Alberta Cleantech

February 23, 2023 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

The Hydrogen Centre of Excellence was recently launched by Alberta Innovates in order to accelerate technology and innovation across the hydrogen value chain, closing gaps to strengthen Alberta’s hydrogen economy and provide support across the entire hydrogen system, from production to end use.

The centre aims to help make Alberta a world leader in the production, deployment, and use of hydrogen across the economy, acting as a connecting forum to bring together researchers, innovators, industry, and government to help the province “achieve its hydrogen ambitions.”

In its first round of funding, the Alberta Hydrogen Centre of Excellence announced this week that it is awarding $20 million across 18 successful projects in order to advance local innovation in hydrogen.

“Alberta Innovates is pleased to announce the successful projects for the inaugural funding competition from the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence,” stated Laura Kilcrease, chief executive of Alberta Innovates.

Kilcrease believes her province is “at the forefront of the new hydrogen economy.”

“The work these organizations undertake will position Alberta as a leader in hydrogen innovation,” she said. “We’re excited to see the outcomes from these projects.”

InstitutionProjectFunding
Air ProductsAir Products Liquid to Gaseous Portable Fueler$2 million
Alberta Power (2000)Battle River Carbon Hub – Hydrogen Burner Testing$2 million
Alliance PipelineThe Alliance Pipeline System Hydrogen Blending and Extraction Study$1million
Ampclad CoatingDevelopment of a Hydrogen Pipeline Coating and Liner Technology$609,550
ATCO Gas and PipelinesBremner: A Strathcona County Hydrogen Community$2 million
ATCOFort Saskatchewan Operations Centre – Hydrogen Centre of Excellence$875,935
Aurora HydrogenClean, Low Cost, Distributed Hydrogen Production Using RF Driven Methane Pyrolysis$2 million
Hydra Energy CorporationAlberta Market Demonstration and Scalability for Hydrogen Combustion Retrofit System for Class 8 Trucks$550,450
Hydrogen in Motion Inc.Scale-up, Certification and Demonstration of Low Pressure Solid State Hydrogen Storage$1.4 million
Innovative Fuel SystemsHydrogen Dual Fuel for Heavy Duty Long Haul Vehicles$2 million
Inter Pipeline Feasibility Study: Heartland Ammonia Project$2 million
Momentum MaterialsDevelopment of Precisely Controlled Membrane Electrode Assembly for High Performance and Durable Hydrogen Fuel Cells$500,000
New Wave HydrogenA New Wave in Hydrogen Production$1M
TransCanada EnergyFeasibility Assessment – Hydrogen Blending in High Pressure Transmission Pipelines$600,000
University of AlbertaHydrogen Storage in Alberta’s Salt Caverns: Risk Assessment, Design Criteria, and Operational Optimization$500,000
UCalgaryDe-Risking Underground Hydrogen Storage Through Deep Biosphere Genomics$300,000
UCalgaryTechnical Assessment Program for the Suitability of Existing Natural Gas Pipelines for Hydrogen Transport$225,000
UCalgaryMonitoring of Blended Hydrogen Behaviour in Pipe Systems$500,000
Total$20M

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources considers hydrogen energy to be an important component of the region’s clean-tech success.

“Unlocking the potential of clean hydrogen is an essential part of the federal government’s plan for a prosperous economic future in Alberta and across Canada,” the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson said.

He says he is “working with the provincial government to realize that potential.”

68 project proposals were received. The total value of the funded projects, including matching investments for project partners, is over $200 million, according to the HCOE. Projects have 24 months to complete their proposed work.

Alberta Innovates manages a portfolio whose impact exceeds $1 billion in value across more than 1,300 active projects.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta Innovates, Alberta Power (2000), Alliance Pipeline, Ampclad Coating, ATCO Gas and Pipelines, Aurora Hydrogen, Hydrogen Centre of Excellence, Hydrogen in Motion, Momentum Materials, New Wave Hydrogen, TransCanada Energy, UCalgary, University of Alberta

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