Hydrogen

Canadian natural gas utilities, with their expertise in safely delivering gaseous fuels through almost 600,000 km of existing pipelines, are leading efforts to blend hydrogen into natural gas streams, boosting energy content while reducing emissions.

Hydrogen is emerging as a vital component in reducing emissions as its combustion produces only heat and water. Natural gas is one of the most reliable and affordable ways to produce hydrogen in Canada. Once produced, hydrogen is delivered through existing natural gas pipelines.

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Renewable natural gas

Renewable natural gas (RNG) is sourced from local organic waste such as landfills, wastewater and agriculture. When the RNG is used as an energy source it is considered carbon neutral because it returns that same carbon back to the environment. It is 100 per cent renewable and is captured, cleaned, and injected into pipelines for use like conventional natural gas.

By the end of 2023, 27 RNG projects have been launched, providing enough renewable fuel for over 98,000 homes, with production expected to more than double by 2026, enough energy to sufficiently heat more than 318,000 homes. Canada’s RNG production capacity is expected to reach nearly 30 million GJ by mid-decade, reducing emissions by over 1.5 million tonnes annually, the equivalent of taking 357,000 passenger cars off the road.
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The RNG opportunity in Canada:

Canada: By mid-decade, the RNG production capacity in Canada is set to grow to almost 30 million GJ, which will reduce emissions by more than 1.5 million tonnes annually, the equivalent to removing 357,000 passenger cars from the road.
(June 2024)

British Columbia: The RNG capacity in British Columbia is set to increase by more than five times its current capacity by the middle of the decade, enough to provide heat to 27,000 homes.
(June 2024)

Ontario: The RNG capacity in Ontario is expected to increase by more than ten times current capacity by the end of 2026, resulting in enough RNG to provide heat for 132,000 homes per year.
(June 2024)

Quebec: Québec is home to the first RNG project in the country and today, the province is still the country’s largest producer of RNG at nearly 6,200,000 GJ, enough energy to heat 69,000 homes annually.
(June 2024)

Latest renewable natural gas (RNG) projects

The hydrogen and RNG opportunity in Canada


RNG in Heavy Duty Fleets: Featuring expert perspectives from fleet managers, equipment manufacturers, utilities, and consulting firms from across Canada, this webinar will provide an overview of the economic and policy challenges, and promising opportunities RNG has to offer heavy-duty fleets looking to lower carbon emissions.
(April 11, 2024)


H2 & RNG in Transportation – Technical and Economic Considerations: This webinar is geared for anyone interested in exploring the technical and economic considerations of using Hydrogen (H2) and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) in transportation. If you are a fleet manager, transport company representative, municipal staff, or in a position responsible for overseeing facilities involving transportation equipment, and you are exploring opportunities to decarbonize operations, this webinar is for you.

Subject matter experts from Change Energy will walk participants through the process they use with fleet operators and other clients in evaluating decarbonization opportunities using H2 and RNG.
(April 24, 2024)


Lessons for Fleets Exploring Low-Emission Carbon Fuels: This webinar is designed to help fleets make informed decisions about adopting low carbon fuels such as Hydrogen (H2) and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Fleet managers, operators, municipal and other facility staff involved in budgeting, procurement, and management are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and learn from the adoption experiences from across North America.

Subject matter experts from FleetZero will walk participants through the process of evaluating decarbonization opportunities using H2 and RNG, offering actual experiences and lessons learned. The webinar will address core issues such as range, cost, reliability, supply chains, parts, and other issues affecting trucking, public transit, and return to base fleets such as waste hauling.
(April 30, 2024)


H2 Mobile Power – Serving Remote and Industrial Power Needs with H2: What do remote communities, the construction industry, outdoor events, and disaster relief all have in common? The need for mobile power!

Join us for a fascinating discussion with subject matter experts from Change Energy to go through a novel application using H2 to provide mobile power for a variety of purposes, from operating mobile hospitals and powering lights to charging up batteries for electric vehicles.
(May 2, 2024)

Fuelled by innovation

Canada’s natural gas delivery industry is advancing efficiency, cutting emissions, and supporting cleantech.

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Supporting clean technology innovation for natural gas
NGIF Accelerator NGIF Accelerator is the not-for-profit arm of NGIF Capital and will operate all technology and innovation programs. The NGIF Accelerator mandate is to de-risk and accelerate technology development by supporting startups through their pilot projects, field trials, and industry validation. It will coordinate with federal and provincial governments to co-fund projects to advance market commercialization. NGIF Accelerator currently operates the Industry Grants program and administers the Emissions Testing Centre program.

Industry Grants Program
The Industry Grant Program is industry-led and offers non-dilutive grants to fund early-stage startups for technology development and field demonstration. The program specifically de-risks pre-commercial technology solutions that have the potential to increase the environmental performance of the natural gas sector. Each project in the program will accelerate technology readiness level progressions through controlled pilot testing and field trials to advance commercialization.

 

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Energy efficiency
Improving energy efficiency is an essential and cost-effective approach to lowering emissions. Since 2013, CGA members have put over $1.9 billion into energy efficiency initiatives, resulting in savings of more than 1.8 billion cubic meters of natural gas and reduced emissions by over 3.7 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

Learn more about energy efficiency programs of natural gas utilities:
Natural Gas Drives Energy Efficiency and Cleantech Innovation
Natural Resources Canada – Energy Efficiency

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The Transport Project Canada
Transportation can significantly lower its environmental impact by using low-emission gaseous energy like natural gas and renewable natural gas to make Canadian fleets safer, more reliable, and more efficient. Through advocating for fair policies and regulations, educating on clean fuels, and improving safety standards, the Transport Project Canada focuses on commercially available technologies and services that the industry can use today.

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Natural Gas in Transportation