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Introduction The national government presented its new three-phase strategy in December that will build on its strengths in hydrocarbons and renewables. The growing global interest in hydrogen is clearly evidenced by the number of national governments—whose economies collectively account for over 70pc of the global GDP—that have announced hydrogen strategies. The federal government of Canada released its Hydrogen Strategy for Canada in December 2020. The strategy, driven by the federal government’s mission to decarbonise Canada’s energy systems, outlines the country’s plans to harness its potential for significant hydrogen production. The strategy projects that, by 2050, up to 30pc of Canada’s end-use energy may utilise hydrogen. Canada has several strategic advantages that can support a robust hydrogen industry. These include both carbon-based and renewable resources for producing hydrogen, a skilled energy sector, strategic infrastructure and a history of being a global leader in the hydrogen and fuel-cell market. Developing Canada’s hydrogen economy To encourage hydrogen development in Canada, the strategy makes recommendations under the following eight themes: Creating strategic partnerships, including expanded public/private partnerships Derisking investments by establishing funding programmes, long-term policies and business models for investment Encouraging research and development Updating, harmonising and developing new codes and standards Introducing […]
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