Alberta has unveiled its first hydrogen fuelling station in the Edmonton region as part of the 5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge.
The project is the beginning of an expanded hydrogen fuelling network across Western Canada.
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The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages said: “It’s very exciting to see Alberta’s first commercial hydrogen fuelling station and I look forward to watching further development and expansion of hydrogen use in the years to come.”
It is supported by PrairiesCan and a joint collaboration from key stakeholders including the Alberta Motor Transport Association, Nikola Motor Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Nikola Corporation, Suncor, Leduc County, Emissions Reduction Alberta, and Blackjacks Roadhouse.
Ole Hoefelmann, President of Energy, Nikola Corporation said: “We’ve taken an important step forward as energy leaders. Innovation is a key to further advancing Alberta’s hydrogen ambitions.”
The ultimate goal of the 5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge is to get 5,000 hydrogen-powered or dual-fuel-hydrogen vehicles on the roads in Western Canada by 2028
