Canada is reinforcing its position as a global leader in clean energy with a major investment in hydrogen fuel infrastructure. The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced today that the federal government is investing $49 million in HTEC through the Strategic Innovation Fund to support a large-scale hydrogen liquefaction facility in North Vancouver.
The $472 million project will capture and liquefy 15 tonnes of industrial by-product hydrogen daily, converting waste into a valuable, low-carbon fuel. The facility will play a crucial role in supplying HTEC’s growing hydrogen refuelling network in British Columbia and Alberta, helping to drive the adoption of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles.
“This investment validates our vision for a robust, low-carbon hydrogen ecosystem and accelerates the transformation of Canada’s heavy-duty transportation sector,” said Colin Armstrong, President and CEO of HTEC.
HTEC’s initiative, known as the H2 Gateway program, includes up to 20 hydrogen refuelling stations, three hydrogen production facilities, and a fleet of 100 hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks. The North Vancouver project is expected to sustain up to 500 jobs while fostering collaboration within the province’s hydrogen sector.
Once completed, the facility will establish Canada’s first full value chain for heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks. With global demand for clean hydrogen projected to grow tenfold over the next 30 years, investments like these are expected to solidify Canada’s role in the future of sustainable transportation.