menu Blue, but better. Overview Net-Zero Energy Pioneers The Hydrogen Complex Fuelled by Facts What We Do Contact Us Air Products Wins Best Carbon Management Initiative Award for Alberta Project At the Chemical Industry Financial Outlook Forum & Sustainability Awards, Air Products received the Best Carbon Management Initiative Award from Chemical Week for its innovative net-zero hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. “Our new net-zero facility will enable significant greenhouse gas reductions and provide for a cleaner energy future for everyone,” said Air Products Canada Vice President upon accepting the sustainability award. Read more... READ THE NEWS RELEASE Net-Zero Energy Pioneers Canada is well positioned to be a global hydrogen leader, which will help to create thousands of jobs, grow the economy, reduce emissions, and put Canada on a path to achieving net-zero by 2050. On an overall systems basis, this project will reduce Alberta’s greenhouse gas emissions. Set to break ground in Edmonton, Air Products' transformative new $1.3 billion hydrogen facility will deploy advanced technology and an innovative design to deliver net-zero emissions. Connecting this new facility to our existing pipeline network will help our refining and petrochemical customers reduce the carbon intensity of their energy products and improve their sustainability performance. The world-scale liquefaction facility will help to accelerate the use of hydrogen as an emission-free transportation fuel across western Canada. Edmonton and its surrounding municipalities are driving the transition to a clean energy future. The new energy complex provides options for expansion and for billions in additional private sector investment in the region over time. This represents a huge economic boost for the region and a critical step toward meeting Canada’s climate goals. The next chapter starts now. Air Products: Generating a Cleaner Future Hydrogen isn't just the future. It's already here. Air Products has a 60-year track record of delivering safe, proven hydrogen technology solutions. As one of the world’s largest hydrogen producers, we have experience across the full value chain. Operating in over 50 countries, we partner with all types of companies to incorporate the power and sustainability of clean hydrogen, including as an emission-free fuel for mobility. Hydrogen is the best clean fuel alternative for heavy-duty vehicles like buses, trucks, and trains due to the duty-cycle associated with these applications. Unlike other clean technologies, hydrogen can provide a single solution for all operating conditions which can be adversely affected by vehicle weight, extreme climates, topography, range and refueling time requirements. Because of hydrogen’s versatility and abundance, it is an ideal transportation zero-emissions solution. As Canada’s leading third-party hydrogen supplier, Air Products has had a strong presence in the Edmonton and Alberta Heartland region for many years. We currently operate three world-scale hydrogen production facilities and a 55-kilometre hydrogen pipeline network. We also operate a hydrogen production facility, a 30-kilometre pipeline network and a liquefaction facility in Sarnia, Ontario. Canada’s future hydrogen economy will vary by region. With large natural gas reserves, ideal geology for carbon storage and existing infrastructure, Alberta is well positioned to be a leader in blue hydrogen production. Welcome to Western Canada's Hydrogen Hub Air Products’ new net-zero hydrogen energy complex, expected to come on-stream in 2024, will make Edmonton, Alberta the centre of western Canada’s hydrogen economy. How is net-zero achieved? The combination of advanced hydrogen reforming technology, carbon capture and storage, and hydrogen-fueled electricity generation makes net-zero possible. Today, almost all industrial-scale hydrogen is produced using Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) technology. If the SMR is equipped with carbon capture technology, then the per-unit emissions can be reduced by about half. To achieve net-zero emissions, Air Products will use an alternative process technology – Auto-Thermal Reforming (ATR) – which enables 95% of the carbon to be captured, transported, and safely stored back underground. As well, the design incorporates a hydrogen-fueled power generation facility. This reduces the C02 intensity to a level that is close to zero. Then to become net zero, the project is configured to export clean electricity to the grid, where it offsets higher carbon intensity electricity. Additionally, the “blue, but better” hydrogen supplied from our facility will replace diesel and natural gas as a zero-emission fuel in downstream sectors in the developing hydrogen economy, providing significant GHG reductions across the region and Western Canada. Air Products: Edmonton, Alberta Project Site Air Products Announces Multi-Billion Dollar Net-Zero Hydrogen Energy Complex in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Landmark complex will make Edmonton, Alberta the centre of Western Canada's hydrogen economy READ NEWS RELEASE Fuelled by facts The liquid hydrogen facility will make Alberta a leading supplier of liquid hydrogen to western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Think of it this way—there will be enough liquid hydrogen capacity to fuel every public transit agency across Alberta. ap0008-safety Jobs The facility will create 2,500 construction and engineering jobs near-term, with more job creation to come in the hydrogen transportation industry long-term. ap0088-dollar-sign Investment The initial facility and complex will see investment of approximately $1.3 billion (CAD). ap0106-handshake Opportunities The facility will spark investment in additional hydrogen-related facilities and opportunities over many years to come. ap0160-innovation Innovation The facility will use advanced Auto-Thermal Reforming (ATR) technology and include a hydrogen-fueled power generation plant and a liquid hydrogen facility. Our Hydrogen Applications Hydrogen Fueling for Automobiles These vehicles turn hydrogen into electricity, are non-polluting and up to three times more efficient than gasoline and diesel engines. Hydrogen Fueling for Buses Air Products' leadership in hydrogen bus fueling is demonstrated by our involvement in projects around the world. Hydrogen Fueling for Forklifts, Indoor and Enclosed Area Goods Transport Hydrogen fuel cells can help enhance material handling operations through superior performance that helps to increase productivity. Hydrogen Fueling for Marine The technology presents the opportunity to reduce air emissions and provide efficient and quiet power for a variety of marine applications Hydrogen Fueling for Power Generation Hydrogen fuel cells can be used for generating electrical power. They can run continuously, and the only by-products are heat and water. Hydrogen Fueling for Rail Transportation Using hydrogen fuel cell trains provides an economical, efficient and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional diesel engine trains. Hydrogen Fueling for Trucks Fuel cell technology in medium and heavy-duty vehicles offer a wide array of environmental benefits. Load More SUSTAINABLE GROWTH FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Hydrogen for Fueling Air Products' hydrogen technology brings safe, reliable and cost-effective hydrogen to hydrogen powered applications around the world. Carbon Capture Global leader of technical options for capturing CO2 from fossil fuel conversion before it reaches the atmosphere, key to Carbon Capture and Sequestration. Sustainability Sustainability is embedded in Air Products’ business strategy, which is focused on serving energy, environmental and emerging markets. Welcome to Air Products Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the globe in positive ways every day. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, we provide essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. World-class Innovation Air Products pioneered the “on-site” concept of producing and selling industrial gases in 1940. That revolutionary idea not only launched our company, it launched the industrial gas industry we know today. Hydrogen (H₂) Hydrogen (H₂) - The cleanest burning and most efficient fuel By being a first mover and investing in this innovative landmark project, we are paving the way for hydrogen from Edmonton to meet industrial and transportation needs throughout western Canada. Our highly integrated project will be a model for net-zero atmospheric gas, hydrogen and power production consistent with our announced growth platforms. Seifi Ghasemi, Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer of Air Products RELATED NEWS 26 JULY 2021 Air Products and Cummins to Accelerate Development and Deployment of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Air Products and New Flyer Tour Cities in Oregon to Demonstrate the Benefits of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Technology Contact us to learn more Please fill out the fields below: First Name * * Last Name* * Email* * Organization* Telephone Question / Interest area * This website uses "cookies" to store information on your computer. Some are important for our website to function properly; others help us understand our users better. By accessing the website, you agree to the use of these cookies. Read our privacy notice. 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