The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) has reached an agreement in principle with Cross River Infrastructure Partners to develop a green hydrogen production facility at the northern New Brunswick port.
This development agreement will support the Port of Belledune’s efforts to diversify its business and develop new industries fueled by renewable energy.
The Belledune-based project would use 200MW of clean firm power to produce green ammonia fuel for export. Planned expansions would create the capacity to serve both local and global energy needs.
Pending the outcome of feasibility studies, environmental assessments, due diligence and permitting, the hydrogen production facility could come online by 2027.
Cross River and the Port of Belledune are now working closely with federal and provincial governments on the project, along with local Indigenous leaders.
Pabineau First Nation is pleased to support the Port of Belledune on its journey to create cleaner industry supported by renewable energy in our region. This collaboration is a good first step to realize our potential and I look forward to seeing it develop and create opportunities for Indigenous partnerships, economic development and employment
commented Chief Terry Richardson of Pabineau First Nation.
Furthermore, BPA and Cross River are cooperating with New Brunswick’s public utility to secure certified clean energy already available on the grid to support the first phase of the project.
Belledune Port Authority is now nearing completion of a new long-term development plan that includes input from industry, community stakeholders and Indigenous rights holders.
The plan calls for diversifying the port’s business and developing a Green Energy Hub to drive economic development in the region and support New Brunswick’s leadership in the global transition to a low-carbon future.
