Calgary Unveils New Hydrogen Hub to Boost Economy and Environment. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Calgary Unveils New Hydrogen Hub to Boost Economy and Environment.
(From left) James Clements of CPKC, MP George Chahal, Alberta MInister of Energy Brian Jean, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link, Zachary Cunningham with Transition Accelerator and Brad Parry, president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development, at the CPKC headquarters in Calgary on March 21, 2025. DARREN KRAUSE / LWC

Calgary launches the Calgary Hydrogen Hub to drive economic growth today. This innovative facility advances environmental goals effectively and swiftly.

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The hub partners with Calgary Economic Development and multiple entities actively. The City of Calgary, Wheatland County, and others collaborate seamlessly.

Officials celebrate two years of effort with this launch proudly. They secure $3 million from government and expect $75 million privately.

Brad Parry, CEO of Calgary Economic Development, praises this milestone eagerly. He positions Calgary as a leader in low-carbon economy confidently.

Parry forecasts hydrogen could generate $50 billion yearly by 2050. He highlights Calgary’s skilled workforce and infrastructure boldly.

The Calgary Hydrogen Hub unites experts and producers to innovate rapidly. It reduces investment barriers and boosts collaboration significantly.

Zak Cunningham from Transition Accelerator manages the hub diligently now. He envisions a clear strategy for hydrogen development locally.

Advisory teams identify opportunities and tackle knowledge gaps efficiently today. They focus on heat, power, trains, and fleets primarily.

Cunningham plans insightful public reports to share annually soon. These outline conditions for widespread hydrogen adoption clearly.

Mayor Jyoti Gondek supports this step toward climate goals strongly. She emphasizes partnerships shaping Calgary’s future positively.

Calgary Hydrogen Hub Fuels Alberta’s Energy Future

Alberta’s Energy Minister Brian Jean promotes hydrogen development actively now. He establishes Alberta as a leader in future fuels.

Jean rejects ideas that Alberta focuses only on oil and gas. He showcases commitment to clean hydrogen opportunities boldly.

MP George Chahal backs this initiative with federal support enthusiastically. He notes Alberta’s edge benefits Canada’s economy noticeably.

Chahal praises Calgary’s workforce and transportation access highly today. He sees the region excelling in hydrogen development swiftly.

Calgary Hydrogen Hub Sparks Transportation Innovation

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail explores hydrogen technology eagerly now. They host the launch and innovate with locomotives.

James Clements, CPKC’s executive vice president, drives this effort energetically. He employs 16 scientists to develop hydrogen trains.

CPKC started this project in 2020 with ambitious goals firmly. They now test a hydrogen locomotive in tough terrains.

Clements anticipates the hub will inspire more technological advancements soon. He expects it to unite experts effectively.

Calgary’s new facility marks a pivotal moment for the region undeniably. It blends economic promise with environmental responsibility adeptly.

Source: livewirecalgary.com

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