It’s a gas, gas, gas.In another step forward for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s hydrogen strategy, German chemicals giant Linde on Tuesday announced plans to build a $2 billion hydrogen plant near Fort Saskatchewan.In a release the company said it has also signed long-term supply deals with Dow Chemicals to supply its $6.5 billion Path2Zero cracker that was announced last November..Upon completion in 2028, it will be the largest clean hydrogen production facility in the world and the company’s largest investment in Canada.“This landmark project aligns with our strategy of developing high-quality projects with secured off-take. Our technology, experience and execution are enabling the transition to a cleaner economy. We are proud to partner with Dow in its mission to decarbonize its Fort Saskatchewan site,” said Linde CEO Sanjiv Lamba.According to Dow CEO Jim Fitterling: “Having support from collaborators and partners across the value chain is essential. We’re glad to have Linde as a partner on this industry-leading project.”The project will create 750 temporary construction jobs and 60 permanent jobs, and is the latest in Alberta to include carbon capture, utilization, and storage, with the target of capturing two million tonnes of carbon each year..Premier Danielle Smith was ecstatic. She has long championed hydrogen as a silver bullet to help Alberta meet Ottawa’s onerous emissions reduction caps while allowing it to continue to build out energy production.“(This is) great news for Alberta! Linde is investing over $2 billion to build, own and operate a world-scale integrated clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in Fort Saskatchewan. This project will significantly reduce emissions, while providing the energy Canada needs.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
It’s a gas, gas, gas.In another step forward for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s hydrogen strategy, German chemicals giant Linde on Tuesday announced plans to build a $2 billion hydrogen plant near Fort Saskatchewan.In a release the company said it has also signed long-term supply deals with Dow Chemicals to supply its $6.5 billion Path2Zero cracker that was announced last November..Upon completion in 2028, it will be the largest clean hydrogen production facility in the world and the company’s largest investment in Canada.“This landmark project aligns with our strategy of developing high-quality projects with secured off-take. Our technology, experience and execution are enabling the transition to a cleaner economy. We are proud to partner with Dow in its mission to decarbonize its Fort Saskatchewan site,” said Linde CEO Sanjiv Lamba.According to Dow CEO Jim Fitterling: “Having support from collaborators and partners across the value chain is essential. We’re glad to have Linde as a partner on this industry-leading project.”The project will create 750 temporary construction jobs and 60 permanent jobs, and is the latest in Alberta to include carbon capture, utilization, and storage, with the target of capturing two million tonnes of carbon each year..Premier Danielle Smith was ecstatic. She has long championed hydrogen as a silver bullet to help Alberta meet Ottawa’s onerous emissions reduction caps while allowing it to continue to build out energy production.“(This is) great news for Alberta! Linde is investing over $2 billion to build, own and operate a world-scale integrated clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in Fort Saskatchewan. This project will significantly reduce emissions, while providing the energy Canada needs.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
