Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub

The Hydrogen Horizon: Where We Are and Where We're Headed May 8, 2025 | 12pm MT Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyqqB3rY Our first webinar is a candid conversation on the real state of hydrogen, globally and within Alberta. Hosted by The Transition Accelerator/ L’Accélérateur de transition CEO Dan Wicklum and featuring the CRH2's Zak C., this session will unpack recent high-profile failures and address media skepticism, while spotlighting successful and emerging projects in Alberta’s hydrogen landscape. See why some major initiatives are stalling and what sound technical analysis can do to help address risks—and how the CRH2 can contribute to our practical path forward. #hydrogen | #hydrogeninnovation | #hydrogeneconomy | Calgary Economic Development | Wheatland County | Alberta Innovates | Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB | #lowcarbonfuels

How can connecting hubs help accelerate hydrogen adoption across Alberta? Our Zak C. will join the Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB's Brent Lakeman and Hydrogen Alberta's Rebecca Goldsack at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention to discuss the development of our province's hydrogen ecosystem, and why coordination is key to building a self-sustaining economy.

It’s always a thrill to watch #hydrogeninnovation in action! Yesterday the CRH2 team took a field trip to see the refuelling process for CPKC’s hydrogen locomotives, and to learn more about the technology and plans behind this ongoing initiative. Hydrogen fuel cell locomotives aren’t just a hypothetical. First announced in 2020, CPKC is currently putting North America’s first hydrogen-fuelled freight locomotives through the paces, testing performance in a range of conditions and use cases. The Calgary-based team showed us the refuelling process (with hydrogen produced on-site with their own solar array), gave us a tour of the retrofitted engines, and indulged our nerdiest questions on how it all works. Learn more about CPKC’s groundbreaking Hydrogen Locomotive Program here—and thanks again for the tour! https://lnkd.in/eXcXVfmV #hydrogeninnovation #hydrogenfuel #hydrogeneconomy #calgary #locomotives #hydrogentransport 

Planning to attend this month's Canadian Hydrogen Convention? Our CRH2 Lead Zak C. is joining the Technical Conference on April 24 to present the case for the Calgary region as the next step in Alberta’s nascent hydrogen economy. Find out what makes the region a promising demand centre, how it can complement the work being done in the Edmonton region, and what opportunities lie ahead. We'll see you there! #CHC2025 #CanadianHydrogenConvention #hydrogenconference

Where can hydrogen make the biggest impact? What are the key challenges in building a hydrogen economy? And how do hydrogen hubs help develop a thriving domestic hydrogen market? The Transition Accelerator's David B Layzell joined Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance's Hydrogen Journey podcast to discuss hydrogen's potential role in Atlantic Canada—with valuable insights for anyone thinking about our future energy system.

What is a hydrogen hub, anyway? Developing a sustainable hydrogen economy means building a whole new value chain, and that takes coordination. Alberta’s hydrogen producers need to be able to collaborate with the businesses and end users that will drive demand—and the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub is here to act as the connective glue within the hydrogen ecosystem. What does that mean in practice? It means we’ll be working with experts from across this new value chain to uncover opportunities, and conducting analysis to fill in knowledge gaps and help overcome real-world barriers to hydrogen development. Our emphasis is on collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is why the Hub’s insights and analysis will be publicly available to benefit all Canadians, and it’s why we’ll put an emphasis on events like webinars and in-person networking opportunities to help connect the dots within the community.

Where can hydrogen make the biggest impact? What are the key challenges in building a hydrogen economy? And how do hydrogen hubs help develop a thriving domestic hydrogen market? The Transition Accelerator's David B Layzell joined Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance's Hydrogen Journey podcast to discuss hydrogen's potential role in Atlantic Canada—with valuable insights for anyone thinking about our future energy system.

Friday was a significant day for Alberta's hydrogen ecosystem. The same morning we announced the launch of the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub, the Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB started the next chapter in its mission. Collaboration and cooperation are essential to building on Alberta’s strong foundations in the hydrogen economy. The Calgary and Edmonton regions each have their unique strengths, opportunities, and challenges, but we share a vision of a thriving future for our province and for all of Canada in a world moving to reduce its emissions, and we look forward to discovering ways to bring that vision to life.

Calgary is charging ahead in the global energy transition. Announced today, the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub (CRH2) will position our city as a leader in the global low-carbon economy. Read more about the new project here ➤ https://lnkd.in/gkWafYBi. “Calgary is a city underpinned by innovation, that has and always will be the energy capital of Canada,” said Brad Parry, President & CEO of Calgary Economic Development.  “With a skilled talent pool and forward-thinking businesses, we are strongly positioned to step forward, aggregate demand for hydrogen and test new energy solutions that can be scaled globally. The opening of the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub will create jobs and attract investment and is a pivotal step in our journey to becoming a global leader in the hydrogen economy.” Backed by over $3M in funding from Alberta Innovates, CED, the City of Calgary and PrairiesCan, and managed by The Transition Accelerator, CRH2 builds on our region’s energy strengths to attract investment, create jobs and accelerate hydrogen adoption. Hydrogen is a $700B global opportunity by mid-century, and Calgary is ready to lead. Learn more and get involved here ➤ https://lnkd.in/g4FWGgwx. Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | City of Calgary | Jyoti Gondek | Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies | George Chahal | Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB | Brent Lakeman | The Transition Accelerator/ L’Accélérateur de transition | Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub | Zak C. | Dan Wicklum | Alberta Innovates | Wheatland County | Amber Link | CPKC  #BlueSkyCity #LimitlessTogether

The Calgary region has what it takes to compete in the low-carbon hydrogen economy. Announced today, the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub is working closely with experts and industry leaders to help make that happen. With nations racing to establish low- and non-emitting industries, hydrogen is expected to play a growing role in powering the world’s low-carbon economy. The CRH2 will build on our region’s strengths as Canada’s energy capital, helping identify and overcome barriers to hydrogen development to help the region seize this economic opportunity. We’ll be sharing more about our approach and the region’s potential in the weeks and months to come, so be sure to follow us here for insights, analysis, and events bringing together the hydrogen ecosystem. Visit calgaryhydrogen.ca to learn more about the CRH2, and be sure to sign up for our mailing list so you don’t miss an update: https://lnkd.in/gCp24dzp The Transition Accelerator/ L’Accélérateur de transition | Dan Wicklum Zak C. | Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | City of Calgary | Jyoti Gondek | Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies | George Chahal | Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB | Brent Lakeman | Alberta Innovates | Wheatland County | Amber Link | CPKC