Elemental Clean Fuels (ECF) has partnered with Sc.wénwen Economic Development and Kruger Kamloops Pulp L.P. to advance the Kamloops Clean Energy Centre (KCEC), a proposed 10 MW green hydrogen facility at the Kruger pulp mill in Kamloops, British Columbia.
KCEC is expected to supply 100% of its green hydrogen to Kruger's kiln, replacing approximately 16% of the mill's natural gas consumption and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 7000 tpy. The oxygen produced will be reused directly in mill operations to improve pulp processing and whitening, helping to reduce reliance on harsher chemicals and supporting a more circular local economy.
"We are honoured to work alongside Tkemlúps te Secwépemc and Kruger Kamploops Pulp L.P. to bring the Kamloops Clean Energy Centre to life," said Zachary Steele, CEO, Elemental Clean Fuels. "KCEC is the perfect example of our mission: proven technology, private capital, and the strong partnerships to deliver Canada's low-carbon economy. We are excited to advance this with Sc.wénwen and Kruger for Kamloops and beyond."
Indigenous-led clean energy innovation
KCEC reflects Indigenous leadership in designing and advancing local clean energy solutions that support both environmental stewardship and economic self-determination. The project is being developed in close collaboration with Sc.wénwen, Tkemlúps te Secwépemc's economic development arm, ensuring benefits such as skills development, procurement opportunities, and long-term revenue streams remain in the community.
"The Kamloops Clean Energy Centre reflects our commitment to sustainability, economic self-determination, and highlights our leadership in advancing innovative, local clean energy solutions," commented Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir, Tkemlúps te Secwépemc.
Elemental Clean Fuels' role is to bring proven clean fuel expertise, project execution capability, and private capital to help turn this Indigenous led vision into a bankable, buildable project. Together, we are creating a replicable model for how green hydrogen can be deployed in partnership with First Nations to decarbonise heavy industry and advance economic reconciliation.