EverWind Fuels awarded US$22.5 million investment from Government of Canada for clean port and green fuels hub

The announcement was made by Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway (MP for Cape Breton-Canso) on behalf of Transport Canada Minister Anita Anand, alongside EverWind Fuels CEO Trent Vichie, Port Hawkesbury Mayor Brenda Beaton-Chisholm and indigenous equity partners Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation, Chief Cory Julian of Paqtnkek First Nation, and Chief Wilbert Marshall of Potlotek First Nation.

This strategic investment will support critical marine and shore-side infrastructure development at EverWind's Point Tupper Terminal, including, but not limited to:

• Enhancement of existing marine terminal infrastructure for green fuel handling.
• Installation of a state-of-the-art green ammonia loading arm.
• Development of green ammonia supply pipelines.

The US$22.5 million investment will accelerate the development of the EverWind's Point Tupper green hydrogen and green ammonia project and position the Strait of Canso region as a vital hub for sustainable energy development while driving economic growth throughout Nova Scotia and as a transport hub for its sister project on the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland. The infrastructure supported by this funding will also help catalyse emissions reductions in the marine transportation sector and serve as a gateway for the movement of green fuels from Atlantic Canada to markets at home and abroad.

EverWind's success is built on partnerships with its First Nations equity partners - Membertou, Paqtnkek, and Potlotek. This collaboration ensures that Mi'kmaw principles of Netukulimk and environmental stewardship are embedded in every aspect of the project's development.

"This announcement reflects the Government of Canada's bold commitment to position Nova Scotia as a green energy shipping hub and a global leader in reducing emissions from the transportation sector.” Said Trent Vichie, CEO and Founder of EverWind.

"As we continue to face the growing challenges of climate change, it's crucial that we take bold steps to reduce emissions and protect our environment. This investment in EverWind Fuels is a key part of our strategy to build a cleaner, more sustainable future for Canada's economy." Said The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/28102024/everwind-fuels-awarded-225-million-investment-from-government-of-canada-for-clean-port-green-fuels-hub/