Hydrogen project to reduce natural gas use at Canfor pulp mill by 25%

Another hydrogen project is on its way to Prince George.

Chilliwack-based Teralta Hydrogen Solutions is planning a clean hydrogen system to reduce natural gas use at Canfor’s pulp mill by 25 per cent.

The system collects byproduct hydrogen from Chemtrade Logistics’ sodium chlorate production facility, purifying and compressing it for use in Canfor’s adjacent pulp mill.

“The project is complex, but due to the strong partnerships we have forged, our progress has been consistent,” said Teralta CEO Simon Pickup.

“Today, the building for the hydrogen processing is in place and the infrastructure to capture and upgrade the hydrogen is in the works.”

Pickup said there will be dozens of jobs created during construction, and a few jobs once completed.

“Our work is creating jobs and delivering cleaner air across the province. BC’s hydrogen strategy has paved the way for this project to move forward, providing significant benefits to workers, the region, and the whole province,” said Premier David Eby.

“Teralta and their partners, Chemtrade and Canfor Pulp, are leaders in fighting climate change through creative solutions that lower carbon emissions, create-good paying jobs for people, and build healthier communities.”

“Using zero-emitting waste hydrogen to displace fossil fuel consumption is a common-sense solution to a long-term problem,” said Minister of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation, Josie Osborne.

“Through CleanBC, our government is supporting companies like Teralta to move forward with projects that create good, sustainable jobs for local communities.”

In 2023, the province provided $150,000 to the City of Prince George to help kick-start the development of a regional hydrogen hub in collaboration with industry, Frist Nations, and the public.