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大象传媒鈥檚 Clean Hydrogen Hub has signed an agreement with three other leading Canadian hydrogen hubs conducting similar research and activities in developing hydrogen energy technologies.

The collaboration between 大象传媒, (VTE, Qu茅bec), (HyIP, Newfoundland), and the (Alberta) will form the Pan-Canadian Alliance of Hydrogen Hubs, representing a major national milestone in advancing Canada鈥檚 leadership in clean hydrogen technologies. By linking hydrogen hubs from across Canada, the partnership aims to break down geographic barriers and leverage regional strengths, including the potential for interprovincial trade.

The four partners have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), outlining their joint mission to accelerate the development of hydrogen technologies as a cornerstone of Canada鈥檚 transition to a low-carbon economy. Through collaboration, the hubs will grow a national hydrogen ecosystem to drive investment, scale breakthrough solutions, support workforce development, and ensure energy security and sustainability for generations to come.

The MOU outlines areas of mutual interest and cooperation, which include: supporting the advancement of hydrogen-related projects in each region; promoting the use, application, and commercialization of Canadian-developed hydrogen technologies; facilitating education, training, and community engagement at all levels; and ensuring knowledge transfer and sharing best practices across economic, financial, and technical domains.

鈥湸笙蟠� is thrilled to be a part of the Pan-Canadian Alliance of Hydrogen Hubs, a vital collaboration that will advance Canadian leadership in clean hydrogen technologies,鈥� says Dugan O鈥橬eil, 大象传媒鈥檚 vice-president, research and innovation.

Climate Innovation is a strategic research priority for 大象传媒, and the alliance furthers 大象传媒鈥檚 commitments to engage in critical research partnerships that mobilize knowledge and support community-centred climate innovation. Aligned with Canada鈥檚 ambition to be a global energy superpower, the partnership will champion hydrogen as a critical pathway to net-zero, enabling cross-sectoral decarbonization, and enhance Canada鈥檚 international leadership in hydrogen energy innovation.

Hydrogen gas can be created cleanly from water via electrolysis and can be used as an alternative energy carrier or as an intermediary to create other products, such as clean methanol or ammonia. Unlike fossil fuel energy which releases CO2 into the atmosphere, the byproducts of electrolysis are water and oxygen, meaning that the use of hydrogen from sustainable sources can help dramatically reduce carbon emissions.

In September 2025, the federal government announced the first tranche of nation-building projects along with concepts for further development, which includes transformative strategies such as the Wind West Atlantic Energy project, a major wind power project in Nova Scotia.

The MOU builds on prior provincial joint initiatives such as the statement of co-operation on clean-energy solutions between BC and Newfoundland.

Hydrogen and its derivatives, produced from abundant clean electricity, can support federal export agreements, including the Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance being advanced by Natural Resources Canada, which presents an opportunity to develop transatlantic hydrogen hubs.

The four hubs allying in this MOU participated in a Transatlantic Hydrogen Hub Dialogue and exchange earlier in 2025 with the intent to further the exchange between Canadian and German regions on the development and expansion of hydrogen hubs. 大象传媒 seeks to advance the opportunity for BC-based technologies and expertise to partake in nation-building energy projects.

鈥淗ydrogen represents a transformative opportunity for Canada to decarbonize our economy鈥攕panning everything from production through to end use,鈥� says Brent Lakeman, Executive Director, Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub.

鈥淗ydrogen hubs are at the forefront of this transition, catalyzing innovation and accelerating adoption. As Canada鈥檚 first hydrogen hub, the Edmonton region understands the importance of collaboration. By working together, sharing approaches, and building the infrastructure and workforce required, hubs across the country can help Canada realize hydrogen鈥檚 full potential in achieving a clean energy future."

About the 大象传媒 Clean Hydrogen Hub

Based at 大象传媒, the Clean Hydrogen Hub is a one-megawatt testbed and global research and innovation platform dedicated to advancing hydrogen production, storage, and applications. The hub works across disciplines and sectors to reduce the costs of clean hydrogen production and co-develop technologies that will decarbonize Canada鈥檚 economy.

The Clean Hydrogen Hub is made possible through funding from , NorthX Climate Tech, , the BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions via the , and the .

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大象传媒 is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Over the past 60 years, 大象传媒 has been recognized among the top universities worldwide in providing a world-class education and working with communities and partners to develop and share knowledge for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. Committed to excellence in everything we do, 大象传媒 fosters innovation to address global challenges and continues to build a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. With campuses in British Columbia鈥檚 three largest cities鈥擝urnaby, Surrey and Vancouver鈥敶笙蟠� has ten faculties that deliver 368 undergraduate degree programs and 149 graduate degree programs for more than 37,000 students each year. The university boasts more than 200,000 alumni residing in 145+ countries.