LOW CARBON HYDROGEN

Enabling hard-to-decarbonize industries to reach net-zero and beyond

Accelerating the growth of British Columbia’s low carbon hydrogen economy

Low carbon hydrogen can help reduce carbon emissions in several industries, including transportation, power generation, and industrial processes. The demand for clean hydrogen is increasing as it is critical in achieving CleanBC objectives and decarbonizing hard to abate sectors where direct electrification is challenging.

CICE funding for low carbon hydrogen projects

With more than 50% of Canada’s hydrogen and fuel-cell companies in B.C., the province is well positioned to be a global leader in hydrogen and fuel cell technology.  CICE funds innovative, low carbon hydrogen solutions related:

  • Low carbon intensity hydrogen production pathways such as electrolysis, biomass gasification and steam methane reforming
  • Hydrogen fuel cell technology and energy conversion systems
  • Hydrogen solutions for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry and transportation
  • Hydrogen as a feedstock for industrial processes
  • Hydrogen infrastructure development and energy storage
  • Hydrogen for power generation and heating
$60.6M
TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING
$9.3M
INVESTMENT BY CICE
39,293
T/YR POTENTIAL GHG ABATEMENT

(As of November 29, 2024)

Investing in the future of low carbon hydrogen innovation

CICE invests in promising B.C. clean energy companies that show great potential to scale globally. If your technology is advancing the readiness of hydrogen in the decarbonization of B.C.’s energy systems, we would love to connect and explore potential funding opportunities. Learn more about our calls for innovation.

Resources

Industry reports
APRIL 11, 2024

The Potential for Methane Pyrolysis in B.C. Report

The Potential for Methane Pyrolysis report explores near-term opportunities in low carbon hydrogen production and deployment in B.C. and beyond. Download it now!
The Potential for Methane Pyrolysis in B.C. Report
Industry reports
JUNE 5, 2023

BC Hydrogen Regulatory Mapping Study

This study identifies the current gaps, opportunities, and barriers to establishing an efficient and effective regulatory framework for advancing clean hydrogen projects in British Columbia.
BC Hydrogen Regulatory Mapping Study
Industry reports
MARCH 16, 2023

Carbon Intensity of Hydrogen Production Methods Report

The Carbon Intensity of Hydrogen Production Methods report shares research on hydrogen carbon intensity (CI) thresholds that could help shape B.C.’s emerging clean hydrogen sector and meet legislated greenhouse gas reduction targets by 2050.
Carbon Intensity of Hydrogen Production Methods Report
Announcements
OCTOBER 4, 2022

B.C. Hydrogen Changemakers Consortium Welcomes New Members to Drive Development of Hydrogen Hubs

CICE has expanded the BC Hydrogen Changemakers Consortium.
B.C. Hydrogen Changemakers Consortium Welcomes New Members to Drive Development of Hydrogen Hubs
Announcements
JUNE 9, 2022

Launch of B.C. Hydrogen Changemakers Consortium to Drive Investment for Hydrogen Demand and Infrastructure Development

 CICE is partnering with businesses and government organizations to drive B.C.’s low-carbon hydrogen economy forward, with the launch of the B.C. Hydrogen Changemakers Consortium.
Launch of B.C. Hydrogen Changemakers Consortium to Drive Investment for Hydrogen Demand and Infrastructure Development

CICE funded low carbon hydrogen projects

Low Carbon Hydrogen

Solid carbon development

Transforming clean hydrogen production with groundbreaking, cost-effective solutions that turn solid carbon co-products into powerful drivers of economic growth and GHG reductions.
Ekona Power Inc. Solid carbon development
Low Carbon Hydrogen

 Quantum zero boil-off LH2 delivery system

Eliminating hydrogen loss during storage and transfers, enabling efficient refuelling for heavy transportation and remote applications.
Quantum Technology Corp.  Quantum zero boil-off LH2 delivery system
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Boosting BC’s Hydrogen and Construction Industries: The Use of Solid Carbon from Methane Pyrolysis in Green Concrete

InnoCast is developing ultra-low embodied carbon drycast concrete by sequestering solid carbon into concrete, resulting in significantly lower GHG emissions while maintaining concrete properties.
InnoCast Concrete Ltd. Boosting BC’s Hydrogen and Construction Industries: The Use of Solid Carbon from Methane Pyrolysis in Green Concrete
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Zero Emissions H2 Fuel Cell Electric Truck

Unilia is driving zero-emissions forward with its hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, while using performance and reliability data to refine and scale this innovation.
Unilia (Canada) Fuel Cells Inc. Zero Emissions H2 Fuel Cell Electric Truck
Low Carbon Hydrogen

High efficiency hydrogen compressor for mobile applications

Cespira (formerly HPDI Technology) is a recently formed joint venture between Westport Fuel Systems and Volvo Group to enhance the high efficiency decarbonization of heavy-duty long-haul trucks.
Cespira High efficiency hydrogen compressor for mobile applications
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Electrolyzer enabled extraction process for on-site copper and hydrogen production

pH7 Technologies is introducing an innovative organo-electrochemical copper extraction process that unlocks copper from low-grade sulfide ores using less electricity and water while producing hydrogen.  
pH7 Technologies Electrolyzer enabled extraction process for on-site copper and hydrogen production
Low Carbon Hydrogen

SFU’s clean hydrogen hub

SFU is working together with industry, government and organization partners to produce low-cost, clean hydrogen and de-risk the scale up of hydrogen technologies.
Simon Fraser University SFU’s clean hydrogen hub
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Streamlining vehicle calibration with machine learning

Hydra Energy is getting hydrogen-diesel heavy-duty trucks on the road faster and at scale with machine learning.

HYDRA ENERGY CANADA Streamlining vehicle calibration with machine learning
Low Carbon Hydrogen

From natural gas to low cost, low carbon hydrogen

VulcanX Energy Corp. is accelerating the transition to net zero by providing low-cost and low-emission hydrogen and solid carbon based on methane pyrolysis.
VulcanX Energy Corp. From natural gas to low cost, low carbon hydrogen
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Viability of fluorine-free PEM fuel cells

Illuming Power Inc. is helping the heavy-duty transportation industry adopt low carbon hydrogen solutions
Illuming Power Inc. Viability of fluorine-free PEM fuel cells
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Hydrogen refueling station design for extreme weather

HTEC is building a weatherized heavy duty hydrogen refueling station that is uniquely Canadian
HTEC Hydrogen refueling station design for extreme weather
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Portable hydrogen generators

Emissions is the Mission. H2P aims to reduce GHG emissions on film sets with hydrogen fuel cell generators replacing carbon emitting sources of power.

H2 PORTABLE POWER CORP Portable hydrogen generators
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Heavy-duty hydrogen infrastructure project development

HTEC’s Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Infrastructure Project is a program to develop hydrogen fuel supply infrastructure to support the deployment of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in British Columbia.

HTEC Heavy-duty hydrogen infrastructure project development
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Enabling commercial scaling for an after-market H2 engine retrofit system by securing OEM partnership

Hydra Energy is the first company to deliver commercial hydrogen-diesel co-combustion trucks on the road, accelerating the transition to cleaner transport.

HYDRA ENERGY CANADA Enabling commercial scaling for an after-market H2 engine retrofit system by securing OEM partnership
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Enabling hydrogen use at ports

HTEC works across the clean hydrogen value chain, developing, integrating, and operating clean hydrogen energy solutions in strategic North American markets to enable the transportation sector’s transition to a low carbon future.

HTEC Enabling hydrogen use at ports
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Development of class 6 fuel cell truck and its demonstration in BC

Hexagon Purus enables zero emission mobility for a cleaner energy future.

HEXAGON PURUS Development of class 6 fuel cell truck and its demonstration in BC
Low Carbon Hydrogen

Cleaner hydrogen production from natural gas

Ekona Power Inc. is a Burnaby-based company that is developing a novel methane pyrolysis solution for clean hydrogen production.

EKONA POWER Cleaner hydrogen production from natural gas

Essential background reads

Understanding the connection between emissions reduction goals and technology readiness is key to growing B.C.’s hydrogen economy efficiently and effectively. Here are some links to research that has helped CICE understand where hydrogen innovation can have the most impact.

CleanBC Roadmap to 2030

CleanBC Roadmap to 2030

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BC First Nations Hydrogen Initiative

BC First Nations Hydrogen Initiative

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Towards hydrogen definitions based on their emission intensity

Towards hydrogen definitions based on their emission intensity

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  • “We wish to thank CICE for their support to develop and demonstrate a class 6 fuel cell electric truck in British Columbia. This truck will showcase new zero emission technology to local truck operators. Our mandate is to support the commercial vehicle industry in their transition to zero-emission applications that will contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions in the province and benefit the local economy with significant job growth.”
    Bo Dhaliwal, VP Business Development Systems at Hexagon Purus VIEW PROJECT