Harnessing green hydrogen from Niagara

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Atura Power will provide the port authority with the means to both decarbonise its own operations and those of its customers by providing it with a reliable and sustainable source of fuel across its network.

“With facilities throughout southern Ontario, HOPA has the potential ability to store and distribute hydrogen for industrial and transportation uses as adoption increases,” said Ian Hamilton, HOPA President and CEO.

“HOPA is thrilled to be collaborating with Atura Power as a leader in this field, working together to accelerate decarbonisation in the Great Lakes region.”

Green ambitions

As one of 17 Canadian port authorities and the largest on the Great Lakes, HOPA operates facilities in Hamilton, Oshawa and Niagara. 

The hydrogen will be produced at the Niagara Hydrogen Centre on the Niagara River.

Once complete, Atura Power’s Niagara Hydrogen Centre will feature a 20-megawatt electrolyser system, making it Ontario’s largest green hydrogen facility. It is expected to be operational by the second half of 2024.

“Atura Power is uniquely positioned to lead low-carbon hydrogen production and help decarbonise Ontario’s broader economy,” said Shelley Babin, president and chief executive officer of Atura Power.

“We look forward to working with partners like the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, who are leading the marine industry towards environmental excellence.”

 Atura Power has Ontario’s largest fleet of combined-cycle gas turbine powerplants, giving it a key role in the province’s electricity system and generation supply.