Canada’s hydrogen hubs are coordinating for scale and resilience

Canada’s hydrogen economy is unifying in a new era of collaboration, with the Edmonton region playing a key role in creating national connections.

Rather than advancing hydrogen development in isolation, Canada’s regional hubs are aligning their strengths through the Pan-Canadian Alliance of Hydrogen Hubs. The Alliance brings together hubs from Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec and Atlantic Canada to strengthen coordination, close gaps across the value chain and support a more resilient, made-in-Canada hydrogen economy.

For the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub, the Alliance reinforces our region’s role as a foundation of Canada’s hydrogen economy. The region brings scale, cost competitiveness and industrial experience that support the transition from pilot projects to commercial deployment.

Together, each participating hub offers unique strengths toward the national ecosystem:

• The Edmonton region provides access to affordable natural gas, carbon capture and storage, and large industrial demand and a strategic node for commercial transportation, enabling low-emission hydrogen production at commercial scale and early end-use adoption.
• British Columbia, through the SFU Clean Hydrogen Hub, contributes advanced research, systems analysis and policy expertise, supporting technology development and clean energy integration.
• Quebec’s Energy Transition Valley brings leadership in renewable electricity, green hydrogen production and system integration, strengthening efficiency and industrial design.
• Newfoundland, through Memorial University, adds export-oriented potential, supported by large-scale renewable resources and proximity to European markets.
• The Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance contributes port infrastructure, logistics expertise and trade connectivity, helping link domestic production to global markets.

By working together, the hubs reduce duplication, accelerate learning and improve Canada’s ability to develop domestic technologies while attracting investment.

“Collaboration is key to unlocking the full potential of the hydrogen economy and ensuring broad economic and environmental benefits,” said Brent Lakeman, Executive Director of the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub. “This alliance allows Canada to build a competitive hydrogen industry that reflects the strengths of Canada as a whole.”

Stronger coordination across regions creates the conditions needed to move projects forward and sustain momentum in a rapidly evolving global energy landscape.

Canada is coming together

As regions across the country work to address gaps in Canada’s hydrogen economy, the need for collaboration is becoming a common theme. This Spring, leaders in industry, government and innovation have an opportunity to continue that momentum – and address the biggest challenges facing Canada’s clean energy economy – at the 2026 Canadian Hydrogen Convention. The conference is where the future of clean energy takes shape, and where key partnerships will define what’s next.

The 2026 Canadian Hydrogen Convention takes place April 21st to 23rd in Edmonton. Register today to learn more about the Alliance and discover new opportunities in Canada’s hydrogen economy at North America’s largest conference dedicated to hydrogen.

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