Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and ATCO EnPower, a division of Canadian Utilities Ltd. said construction of H₂ production and refueling facilities in Calgary and in Edmonton is now complete and the facilities are fully operational.

As part of its innovative H₂ Locomotive Program, CPKC is retrofitting a number of diesel locomotives with H₂ fuel cells so they can operate without directly generating emissions.

"These fueling facilities are an important part of advancing the ongoing testing of our H₂ locomotives and advancing the development of our industry-leading program working toward a lower carbon transportation future," said Kyle Mulligan, CPKC Assistant Vice President, Operations Technology.

ATCO EnPower provided engineering, procurement and construction services for each of the dedicated, onsite H₂ locomotive refueling stations and has signed an agreement to operate these facilities.

"We are proud to announce the completion of the two-H₂ production and refueling stations for CPKC. This advancement marks significant progress in utilizing H₂ as a fuel source for commercial transportation and reflects ATCO EnPower's commitment to building a sustainable future by providing innovative energy solutions for our customers," said Mark Brown, Executive Vice President of Projects and Operations, ATCO EnPower. 

Each of the facilities includes a 1-megawatt (MW) electrolyzer, compression, storage, and dispensing systems for locomotive refueling. In Calgary, the electrolyzer is powered in part by renewable electricity from CPKC's existing 5-MW solar power facility co-located at CPKC's headquarters.

The two new facilities will serve as a model for future and complementary projects across the country. By harnessing the power of H₂, CPKC aims to create a cleaner, more efficient mode of freight transportation that can serve as a model for the rail industry with support from ATCO EnPower.