Canada has a long and proud history of being a reliable global supplier of energy. As the world looks for dependable energy partners, the government is ensuring Canada continues to lead. That is why we are investing in projects that make our economy cleaner and stronger.

The Honorable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a $49 million investment in HTEC through the Strategic Innovation Fund. It will support the company’s $472 million project to build and operate a facility that will capture and liquefy 15 tpd of industrial by-product H₂ in North Vancouver, turning waste into a valuable, clean fuel.

The facility will allow for cost-effective distribution of low-carbon H₂ to HTEC’s refueling station network in British Columbia and Alberta (Canada). It is a key component of HTEC’s H₂ Gateway program, which includes up to 20 H₂ refueling stations, three H₂ production facilities and a fleet of 100 H₂ heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks. The project will also bring significant benefits to British Columbia by maintaining up to 500 jobs and supporting co-op hiring and collaborations within the H₂ ecosystem.

Once completed, the North Vancouver project will be the first full value chain ecosystem for heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks in Canada. Over the next three decades, global demand for clean H₂ is expected to increase tenfold. Matching supply and demand for H₂ will facilitate the large-scale adoption of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles. This will not only decarbonize commercial trucking but also help position Canada as a leader in H₂ technologies and sustainable practices.

“Low-carbon H₂ is key in achieving our goal of net-zero emissions by 2050—and the demand for it is growing across Canada and around the world. The HTEC project will seize this important opportunity and provide the trucking sector with the tools and resources it needs to decarbonize. This is a milestone to celebrate in the Canadian transportation industry, as we move one step closer to building a thriving, sustainable, made-in-Canada clean economy—for generations to come,” said the Honorable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

“Unlocking the potential of clean H₂ is an essential step in decarbonizing and growing a prosperous, clean economy in Canada. It is also essential for Canada, as a country with over 100 years of experience in H₂ innovation and proven global leadership in the energy space, to assist our democratic allies as they decarbonize and enhance their energy security. In an increasingly uncertain world, projects like HTEC’s will position Canada as a reliable energy supplier for decades to come,” said the Honorable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.

“I’m incredibly proud that HTEC is receiving support from the Strategic Innovation Fund. This investment validates our vision for a robust, low-carbon H₂ ecosystem and accelerates the transformation of Canada’s heavy-duty transportation sector. Our success is driven by visionary partners who are helping us expand our production and refueling network, building a clean, resilient economy to benefit all Canadians well into the future,” said Colin Armstrong, President and CEO, HTEC.