Canada-Japan hydrogen collaboration launches

This partnership aims to investigate the feasibility of establishing both international and domestic liquefied hydrogen supply chains in Canada, and to seek collaboration with potential stakeholders in this field.

Through this collaboration, the feasibility of exporting liquefied hydrogen from Canada – a hydrogen-producing country – to hydrogen-importing countries including Japan is expected to increase. At the same time, the partnership is anticipated to enhance Canada’s role as a hub for sustainable energy logistics, while strengthening energy security on the demand-side in hydrogen-importing countries.

The Edmonton region is home to Canada’s largest hydrogen production cluster with the world’s largest low carbon hydrogen production facilities currently under construction. The region’s access to low-cost feedstock such as natural gas, combined with a proven track record in CO₂ capture and storage and commercial-scale low carbon hydrogen production make the region a potential safe and secure provider of hydrogen to international markets such as Japan. Canada’s Hydrogen Strategy and the Government of Alberta's Hydrogen Roadmap highlight the region’s potential for hydrogen exports, and liquid hydrogen provides an important pathway for further investigation. Under the MoU, technologies for the transport of liquid hydrogen by rail and ship will be explored.

The four parties will proceed with studies on the development of a liquefied hydrogen supply chain in Canada, and will actively promote participation by other companies, research institutions, and government/public organisations, with a view to forming a consortium that covers the entire hydrogen value chain from production, transportation, storage, to utilisation.

Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub

"This MoU with Kawasaki Heavy Industries reflects the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub’s role in connecting partners across the hydrogen value chain and advancing real, market focused opportunities for hydrogen adoption. The Edmonton region’s ability to attract the attention of global companies like KHI is a demonstration of our collaborative ecosystem, industrial leadership, and long standing expertise in clean energy. We are pleased to continue this strong partnership with KHI as we work together to drive momentum in our hydrogen economy," commented Brent Lakeman, Executive Director of Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub

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