Hydrogen Sector Webinar

Prince George will be featured on a webinar hosted by the Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association on May 24, 2023 from 10:00-11:00am Pacific. Called, “Supporting BC’s Hydrogen Sector with Geological Research and Community Action”, the webinar will feature discussions on completed and future geological research to inform a succesful hydrogen sector in BC, as well as support for the sector from the BC Government and the City of Prince George.

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Panelist 1: Hydrogen in British Columbia

Presented by: David Coburn, BC Hydrogen Office – Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation

Introduction to the BC Hydrogen Office, overview of the current state of Hydrogen in BC, an update on the BC Hydrogen Strategy and implementation work.

Panelist 2: Highlights: Recent and upcoming public research to guide hydrogen investment in BC

Presented by: Richard Truman & Randy Hughes, Geoscience BC

An overview of current and future Geoscience BC research projects producing public data and reports to inform decisions relating to hydrogen development. By committing to support Geoscience BC research, industry partners demonstrate demand for public geoscience, and industry contributions can be used to encourage further funding from others.Geoscience BC will also provide details on how it is working with communities and Indigenous groups to ensure opportunities for involvement early in the research and project development phase.

• Need for geological understanding (CCS, geothermal) to drive hydrogen investment
• The recent Northeast BC Geological Carbon Capture and Storage Atlas project
• The ongoing Garibaldi Geothermal Volcanic Belt Assessment Project and Carbon Mineralization Potential Assessment for BC

Upcoming Project Concepts to develop new geothermal energy and carbon capture and storage potential research in BC:

• Pilot-scale Carbon Capture and Storage in Ultramafic Rocks
• Southwest BC Geological Carbon Capture and Storage Atlas
• Central Interior Geological Carbon Capture and Storage Atlas
• Kootenay Lake Geothermal Project, Phase Three

Panelist 3: Central BC Hydrogen Hub

Presented by: Deklan Corstanje, City of Prince George

As the main service centre for central BC, and a significant transportation crossroads, it is well situated to distribute that fuel across 70% of the provincial landmass. An international airport, CN Intermodal terminal, and direct rail connection to the Port of Prince Rupert all offer ready export access.

The City will work with partners throughout the region to streamline project permitting, increase the adoption and knowledge of hydrogen among industry, including commercial producers and users, as well as the general public, and increase investment and economic development in the region.

Completing this project will be of importance for achieving policy actions outlined both in the City’s Official Community Plan, Strategic Plan, and Economic Development Strategy, and in the BC Hydrogen Strategy, and ultimately advancing the hydrogen sector in BC.