The Highway To Hydrogen: Recent Hydrogen Developments In Alberta's Transportation Industry

Virtually every industry is looking to reduce carbon emissions in its development and operational life cycles. This has proven to be a particular challenge in the transportation industry, specifically heavy-duty transport where the industry has traditionally relied heavily on energy-dense diesel fuel to provide the torque necessary for heavy load transportation. However, Hydrogen may become an attractive zero-emission alternative for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Unlike diesel which produces carbon dioxide and other harmful bi-products, hydrogen produces only water at the tailpipe.

As Canada continues to pursue clean energy objectives through hydrogen production, Alberta is well positioned to capitalize on this trend. The province is already the largest hydrogen producer in Canada and is eager to build on this early advantage.¹ Recently, the 2023 Canadian Hydrogen Convention² took place in Alberta and reaffirmed the various advantages the province has in