First of its kind hydrogen pipeline to roll out in Outaouais

Taylor Clark

Gazifère plans to construct and operate the first entirely hydrogen pipeline in Outaouais come 2025.

“The introduction of green hydrogen into Gatineau’s gas network represents a significant step forward for the City’s environmental policy and our Climate Plan to reduce our carbon footprint,” said former Gatineau mayor France Bélisle in a press release on February 1.

She was joined by Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson and the Member of Parliament for Gatineau Steve MacKinnon in announcing the investment of more than $3.3 million to Gazifère for an over $7.3 million clean fuels project in Gatineau.

“This investment is crucial, offering a promising opportunity to diversify the local economy. It is attracting the interest of new industrial and heavy transport players keen to decarbonize their operations by taking advantage of a reliable, local supply of green hydrogen,” said Bélisle.

The federal funding was provided through Natural Resources Canada’s Clean Fuels Fund which supports the building of new and expanding existing clean fuel production facilities.

Spanning a maximum of 22 kilometres, the hydrogen pipeline will make it possible to supply gaseous hydrogen from its producer to two receiving sites located in the Airport and Masson-Angers sectors.

Gazifère held a period of public participation to determine the exact route the pipeline would travel between its production in Buckingham and the points of use. Different variants were presented to generate discussion. Comments were collected to aid in determining the most suitable solution.

While the public participation period took place in person on February 26 and 27, online comments or questions will continue to be collected until March 27 via email at h2@gazifere.com. Residents can keep updated on the project by visiting https://gazifere.com/transition-energetique/projet-hydrogene/.

Photo caption: Former Gatineau mayor France Bélisle says the development of hydrogen into Gatineau’s gas network marks a significant step forward environmentally for the City.

Photo credit: Gazifère Facebook