Canada and Germany signed a hydrogen pact to establish a transatlantic green hydrogen supply chain.
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Canadian Ministry of Natural Resources reported that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signed a five-year hydrogen deal.
Under this joint declaration of intent, the two countries are committed to creating a transatlantic supply chain for hydrogen well before 2030.
Canada will start shipping green hydrogen produced by wind farms to Germany by 2025. A Newfoundland-based company will use wind energy to produce green hydrogen with zero-emission. This is the first step in a partnership to help Germany reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
The pact did not reveal how much hydrogen will be produced and shipped between the countries.
“Unlocking the potential of hydrogen is an essential part of our government’s plan for a sustainable economic future — not just for the domestic opportunities for emissions reductions but also for its potential as an export opportunity: to provide clean energy to countries around the globe,” said Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources.
“Green hydrogen is an important key for a climate-neutral economy. We must resolutely pursue climate change mitigation in order to secure our prosperity and freedom. This is more important and urgent than ever at this time.
"The Hydrogen Alliance between Canada and Germany is a significant milestone as we accelerate the international market rollout of green hydrogen and clear the way for new transatlantic cooperation.
"Specifically, we aim to build up a transatlantic supply chain for green hydrogen. The first shipments from Canada to Germany are to begin as early as 2025,” said Robert Habeck, Vice-Chancellor of Germany. ■
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