PRESS RELEASE – Trois-Rivières, Quebec, October 1, 2025 — The Energy Transition Valley (VTE), Quebec’s flagship clean energy initiative, today announces the official launch of the Pan-Canadian Hydrogen Hubs Alliance, in collaboration with three major national partners: Simon Fraser University’s Clean Hydrogen Hub (British Columbia), the Newfoundland and Labrador Hydrogen Innovation Partnership (Newfoundland and Labrador), and the Edmonton Regional Hydrogen Hub (Alberta).
This strategic alliance represents a major milestone for Canada in the development of a clean hydrogen ecosystem, a key driver of the transition to a net-zero economy. By bringing together the strengths of complementary regional hubs, the alliance aims to stimulate investment, support technological innovation, promote workforce training, and ensure long-term energy security and sustainability.
“VTE is proud to play a leading role in this pan-Canadian initiative. Hydrogen is a crucial tool for decarbonization, and this national collaboration highlights Quebec’s expertise while reinforcing our leadership in the clean energy sector,” said Alain Lemieux, Executive Director of the VTE.
The four partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing their commitment to work together toward shared objectives, including:
- Supporting the development of hydrogen-related projects in each region;
- Promoting and commercializing Canadian hydrogen technologies;
- Collaborating on training, education, and community outreach;
- Sharing knowledge and best practices in technical, economic, and financial areas.
A Partnership Rooted in Action and Innovation
Launched at a time when the federal government is investing in nation-building clean energy projects — including major initiatives in wind and hydrogen — the Pan-Canadian Hydrogen Hubs Alliance aligns with an ambitious vision of making Canada a global leader in sustainable energy.
Green hydrogen, produced through electrolysis using water and renewable electricity, is a clean and versatile energy solution with applications in transportation, heavy industry, and the production of synthetic fuels such as methanol and ammonia.
Already Building Global Momentum
In 2025, the alliance’s partners participated in a Transatlantic Hydrogen Hubs Dialogue, aimed at strengthening collaboration between Canada and Germany on hydrogen infrastructure development. This initiative is also part of the Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance, supported by Natural Resources Canada, paving the way for the creation of transatlantic hydrogen hubs.
Through this initiative, VTE intends to play a central role in positioning Quebec — and Canada — as a global leader in the hydrogen economy.
About the Energy Transition Valley (VTE)
Located in Bécancour, at the heart of a dynamic industrial ecosystem, the Energy Transition Valley (VTE) aims to accelerate the development, deployment, and commercialization of clean technologies — particularly in the areas of green hydrogen, industrial decarbonization, and energy storage. VTE acts as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and investment to support the transition toward a net-zero economy.
About Simon Fraser University’s Clean Hydrogen Hub
CHH is a core research facility at Simon Fraser University that brings together industry, community, academia and government partners to lower the costs of clean hydrogen production and co-develop technologies and products.
About Newfoundland and Labrador Hydrogen Innovation Partnership
HyIP is a unique collaboration between research institutions, industry, and Indigenous groups working to advance clean energy research, development, and innovation in Newfoundland and Labrador.
About the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub
The Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub is a collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing a thriving hydrogen economy in the Edmonton Region and beyond. Bringing together municipalities, industry, and associations, the HUB focuses on building a robust hydrogen value chain through collaboration, system integration, and policy advocacy. Leveraging the region’s world-class hydrogen production facilities and strategic infrastructure, the HUB drives innovation, promotes decarbonization, and stimulates economic growth, positioning the Edmonton region as a global leader in sustainable hydrogen development; E. Parties recognize the benefits of cooperation to advance the common goal of accelerated decarbonization on a global scale. The parties want to emphasize the crucial role that hydrogen needs to play in the decarbonization of Canada and worldwide. Hence, the parties recognize that there is a need for strong cooperation for the development of a Canadian hydrogen economy fully integrated and competitive in the global market.
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”VTE is proud to play a leading role in this pan-Canadian initiative. Hydrogen is a key lever for decarbonization, and this national collaboration highlights Quebec’s expertise while strengthening our leadership in the clean energy sector.”
Alain Lemieux, CEO Vallée de la Transition Énergétique
“Hydrogen represents a transformative opportunity for Canada to decarbonize our economy—spanning everything from production through to end use. Hydrogen hubs are at the forefront of this transition, catalyzing innovation and accelerating adoption. As Canada’s first hydrogen hub, the Edmonton region understands the importance of collaboration. By working together, sharing approaches, and building the infrastructure and workforce required, hubs across the country can help Canada realize hydrogen’s full potential in achieving a clean energy future. Brent Lakeman, Executive Director, Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub.”
Brent Lakeman, CEO Edmonton Hydrogen Hub
“Simon Fraser University is thrilled to be a part of the Pan-Canadian Alliance of Hydrogen Hubs, a vital collaboration that will advance Canadian leadership in clean hydrogen technologies.”
Said Dugan O’Neil, SFU’s vice-president, research and innovation.
“Canada is primed to be a global leader in clean hydrogen technology, and Newfoundland and Labrador will be central to production and transatlantic trade with Europe. On behalf of the Newfoundland and Labrador Hydrogen Innovation Partnership (HyIP), we are proud to join the Pan-Canadian Alliance of Hydrogen Hubs to help our nation reach its potential.”
Said Laura Barron, econext’s CEO.
“Through industrial and university research collaborations, innovation, and regional strength, together, we will create a connected, resilient, and inclusive hydrogen economy in Canada” says Prof. Dr. Bruno G. Pollet, Holder of the Canada Research Chair in Clean Hydrogen.”
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VTE : aselin@zivte.com Simon Fraser University’s Clean Hydrogen Hub: hydrogen_hub@sfu.ca Edmonton Regional Hydrogen Hub : hello@hydrogen.ca HyIP: Chelsie Cake cake@econext.ca |