Fort Saskatchewan Operations Centre - Hydrogen Centre of Excellence

Lead Proponent

ATCO Gas and Pipelines

Project Objectives

The objective of this project is to develop the Fort Saskatchewan Operating Centre into the first commercial 100% hydrogen-heated building in Canada, to serve as a demonstration site for technologies that utilize pure and blended hydrogen, and to train operators in the installation, commissioning, use, and maintenance of said technologies.

Expected Results

This project aims to:

1. Demonstrate that hydrogen and hydrogen-natural gas blends are safe and effective for heating buildings in Canada, promoting their adoption.
2. Assist in developing a training framework for operators and utility maintenance staff working with hydrogen-based systems.
3. Offer a platform for clean tech companies and academia to pilot and demonstrate emerging technologies.
4. Enable utility companies to build skills and experience in operating hydrogen-use systems within their workforce.