FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2025

econext, on behalf of the Newfoundland and Labrador Hydrogen Innovation Partnership (HyIP), has signed an agreement with three other leading Canadian hydrogen hubs conducting similar research and activities in developing hydrogen energy technologies.

The collaboration between HyIP, Simon Fraser University (British Columbia), La Vallée de la Transition Énergétique (VTE, Québec), and the Edmonton Regional Hydrogen Hub (Alberta) will form the Pan-Canadian Alliance of Hydrogen Hubs, representing a major national milestone in advancing Canada’s leadership in clean hydrogen technologies. By linking hydrogen hubs from across Canada, the partnership aims to break down geographic barriers and leverage regional strengths.

The four partners have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), outlining their joint mission to accelerate the development of hydrogen technologies as a cornerstone of Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Through collaboration, the hubs will grow a national hydrogen ecosystem to drive investment, scale breakthrough solutions, support workforce development, and ensure energy security and sustainability for generations to come.

The MOU outlines areas of mutual interest and cooperation:
● Supporting the advancement of hydrogen-related projects in each region.
● Promoting the use, application, and commercialization of Canadian-developed hydrogen technologies.
● Facilitating education, training, and community engagement at all levels.
● Ensuring knowledge transfer and sharing best practices across economic, financial, and technical domains.

Six projects, totaling more than 20 gigawatts of clean energy, are being pursued in Newfoundland and Labrador for the purpose of hydrogen production and export.

“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,” said Laura Barron, econext’s CEO. “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.”

About HyIP

The Newfoundland and Labrador Hydrogen Innovation Partnership (HyIP) is a unique collaboration between research institutions, industry, and Indigenous groups. Collaborators include Memorial University and its Marine Institute, College of the North Atlantic, econext, Miawpukek First Nation, and Qalipu First Nation. More information on HyIP can be found at https://hy-ip.ca.

About econext

econext is a not-for-profit association with a mission to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador by: (1) stimulating research, development, and innovation; (2) preparing its workforce for a greening economy; and (3) acting as a catalyst for climate change action within its industries, businesses, and communities. econext has been working for over 30 years on behalf of its members across many sectors to support environmentally sustainable economic development. More information can be found at https://econext.ca.

— 30 —

Media Contacts

Chelsie Cake
econext
709.979.0389
cake@econext.ca

PARTNER PROMOTION