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acknowledgements
The 2012 Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association Member Capabilities
Guide provides critical information on many of the key companies and
organizations active in Canada’s hydrogen and fuel cell sector.
The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association thanks the provincial
and federal governments for their continuing support to the Canadian
hydrogen and fuel cell industry. We would especially like to acknowledge
Industry Canada, Natural Resources Canada, The National Research Council
of Canada, National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance
Program, Western Economic Diversification Canada and the Province of
British Columbia for partnering with our organization.
10 things
you need to
know about
canada’s
hydrogen
and fuel
cell sector
Clean energy hydrogen and fuel cells improve the air we breathe, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and provide innovation-based jobs in a sunrise sector.
This important technology works with both fossil fuels and with renewable
energy sources. It reduces the carbon impact of fossil fuels by turning them into
clean, low-impact electricity. It helps intermittent, renewable sources of energy
by storing that energy for when it can be used most effectively. Canada is one of
the world leaders in hydrogen and fuel cell technology.
Here are 10 things you need to know about Canada’s hydrogen and fuel cell sector.
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hydrogen
and fuel
cells are
commercial
today 1
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Hydrogen and fuel cells provide clean, scalable energy from milliwattts to megawatts
of power: cell phones, back-up and stationary power, forklifts, buses and cars.
Canadian companies are selling products internationally in countries like the
U.S., Japan, Germany, Korea and India.
Products include fuel cell electric forklift trucks, distributed power generation
systems,back-up power systems for telecom providers, electrolyzers producing
hydrogen, stationary fuel cell power systems and fuel cell electric buses
fuelled by hydrogen.
Canadian companies are proving they can develop and sell products, and are still
only in the early growth stages of a significant emerging market. Most importantly,
customers and end users include reputable corporations such as Walmart,
Whole Foods, Nestlé, Coca-Cola and BC Transit.
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case study: why walmart canada is buying fuel cell forklifts
Walmart Canada is the latest notable corporation to incorporate Canadian-made
hydrogen and fuel cell technology into its operations. At its new distribution
centre near Calgary, a deployment of 90 hydrogen fuelled forklift trucks will
deliver $2 million in operating cost savings over seven years and will reduce
greenhouse gas emissions by 530 tonnes of C02 per year. Walmart’s high profile
investment will speed wider adoption of the technology, improve hydrogen
infrastructure and further drive down costs of the technology.
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2
no.
we are creating
high-tech,
innovation-based
jobs in a sunrise
sector
Canada’s hydrogen and fuel cell sector today supports 2,000 direct innovation-based,
green collar jobs in a growth industry. Our world-leading expertise includes
scientists, engineers and business people across the country. We export more than
90% of our hydrogen and fuel cell products and are well positioned to capture part
of a global market that is projected to be $8.5 billion by 2016.
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An economic impact study completed in March 2010 conservatively estimates
that by 2020, the Canadian hydrogen and fuel cell sector will create 14,500 new
jobs and achieve revenues of $1.2 billion.
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no.
hydrogen is
being utilized
throughout
canada in a safe,
clean manner
Hydrogen is a gas of today and tomorrow. Canada safely produces 3 million tonnes
of hydrogen per year for a variety of industrial uses. Annual production of
hydrogen in the U.S. is 9 million tonnes. It’s not often in the news because it is
produced and used safely.
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One of the major benefits of hydrogen is that it can be produced through a
variety of means, including reforming natural gas, electrolysis using renewables,
nuclear power and capturing by-product hydrogen from chemical plants. While the
production of hydrogen does emit carbon, energy efficient hydrogen and fuel
cells provide a significant net reduction in GHGs and improve air quality on a
life-cycle basis.
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hydrogen 4
and fuel
cells are
making
canada’s
automotive
future
stronger
no.
Canada was recently identified by Daimler AG as a major centre for automotive
fuel cell development when the automaker selected Burnaby, British Columbia
as the site of its global fuel cell manufacturing facility. This significant, nextgeneration technology investment will keep Canada competitive, attract further
investment, create new jobs, provide fuel efficiency solutions and reduce the
environmental impact of automotive transportation.
Canada is already a major R&D centre for automotive fuel cell development
through Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp., Daimler AG and Ford Motor
Company’s Canadian joint venture. The organization employs more than 200
people developing the next generation automotive fuel cell.
Daimler, Ford, Toyota, GM, Honda, Nissan, Volkswagen, and Hyundai all have
fuel cell electric vehicle development programs. These auto makers have jointly
announced their intention to have commercially competitive fuel cell vehicles by 2015.
They are in discussions with governments globally to incent the required hydrogen
fuelling infrastructure.
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Similar to battery electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles are fully electric. In fact
both use the same type of electric motor and electronics. Gaseous hydrogen
is pumped into the vehicle fuel tank and then fed into the fuel cell where it is
electrochemically converted into electricity. As there is no combustion, a fuel
cell car is 2–3 times more efficient than a gasoline engine. A fuel cell car provides
a driving range similar to today’s cars, can be the same size as a minivan or truck,
is fully electric and refuels in less than five minutes. Full performance, zeroemissions, sustainable mobility is the end-game for automotive manufacturers.
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5
no.
we are an
example of a
significant
return on public
investment in
clean energy
hydrogen and fuel cell investments in canada (2003–08)
$170 million
public sector investment
$1 billion
private sector investment
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From 2003–08, the Government of Canada invested $170 million in the hydrogen
and fuel cell sector through the Hydrogen Economy Program. This was an
important policy signal to clean energy investors. As a result, over the same five
years Canadian industry raised and invested more than $1 billion. The return on
public investment ($170 million vs. $1 billion) was significant. In addition, we have
created more than 2,000 new jobs in a sunrise industry. Clear policy signals from
government will stimulate continued high levels of private sector investment.
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no.
the hydrogen
and fuel cell
sector is
boosting clean
energy r&d
In Canada, the private sector vs public sector R&D investment ratio is 53:47.
We rank 14th among the OECD countries in R&D intensity. One exception is
Canada’s hydrogen and fuel cell sector where entrepreneurial companies,
using private capital, account for 80% of total R&D.
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On average, from 2003 – 08, Canada’s hydrogen and fuel cell sector invested $200 million per year in R&D. We also currently rank number one globally for
hydrogen and fuel cell research papers published per capita.
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hydrogen
and fuel
cells
enable an
integrated,
clean
energy
system 7
no.
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the grid and fossil fuels
Funding for utility-scale hydrogen and fuel cell projects can provide benefits to
traditional and emerging energy sources.
renewable energy
Wind, solar and hydro run-of-river systems may produce electricity when it is
not needed. That electricity can be stored in the form of hydrogen. Using fuel cells,
the energy can be turned back into electricity at the time it is needed most.
electricity grid
Hydrogen and fuel cells can help utilities and distribution companies improve
the reliability and quality of grid power through frequency regulation and
demand response.
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fossil fuels and biofuels
Some types of fuel cells operate directly on natural gas, biofuels, methane,
gasified coal or gasified biomass. Fuel cells convert the energy in these fuels
directly into electricity without burning or combustion. This greatly improves
the efficiency of these fuels and reduces their carbon impact.
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8
no.
hydrogen and
fuel cells are
reducing the
impact of climate
change and
improving our
air quality
real life examples validate the benefits
coal power plant
diesel buses
fuel cell buses
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natural gas plant
hybrid fuel cell plant
0
30 60 90 120 150
tonnes of co2 per year (long bus)
0 200 400 600 800 1000
tonnes of co2 /per gwh
BC Transit’s fleet of hydrogen-powered
fuel cell buses in Whistler, BC is
proving the substantial GHG savings
when compared with diesel buses.
Enbridge’s 2.2 MW natural gas powered,
hybrid fuel cell plant in Torontofits in
the space of 22 parking stalls (500m 2)
and powers 1,700 homes. It does so for
under $0.14/kW and with substantial
GHG savings.
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no.
canada is a
recognized
world leader in
the development
of hydrogen and
fuel cells
Thanks to the hydrogen and fuel cell sector, Canada is a globally recognized
contributor to the development of clean energy solutions. We have been a
pioneer in the research and development of the technology since the 1980s.
Today, countries worldwide are vying for leadership in the development and
adoption of these clean energy technologies as they recognize the role hydrogen
and fuel cells can play in their energy future. Yet Canada remains at the forefront
in their development and production.
Canada’s hydrogen and fuel cell sector is now on the cusp of significant
commercialization of these technologies. Over the last 30 years the sector has
grown to include a wealth of experienced engineers, scientists, policymakers
and business people who embrace a spirit of innovation, a supportive research
and technology environment, and a government that recognizes the economic
and environmental benefits that hydrogen and fuel cell technologies can provide.
We also have a community that is increasingly becoming aware of the promise
that hydrogen and fuel cells will play in our future.
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hydrogen
and fuel
cells are
at work 10
across
canada
no.
Canada is home to some early deployments of hydrogen and fuel cell products.
Further investment in Canadian technology will accelerate commercialization
and allow Canadian companies to compete on a level playing field.
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2
1 whistler,bc
World’s largest fuel cell bus fleet
deployment debuted at the 2010
Winter Games.
3 toronto, on
2.2 MW hybrid fuel cell plant provides
clean power to 1,700 homes.
5
4 montreal, qc
Deployment of hydrogen and fuel
cells at Pierre Elliot Trudeau airport
includes shuttle buses, forklifts and
hydrogen fuelling.
5 ramea island, nl
Wind-hydrogen installation provides
power to remote community.
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2 calgary, ab
Walmart Canada deploying 90 fuel cell
forklifts in its new distribution centre.
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canadian
hydrogen
and fuel
cell
association
member
profiles
air liquide
www.airliquide-hydrogen-energy.com
Air Liquide offers hydrogen systems to
its end-users. Hydrogen systems cater
to customer needs in the off-grid segment,
in the back-up power segment, in the
hydrogen fleets segment, in the mobile
fuel cell power segment, in the energy
storage segment and in the mass
transportation segment.
Air Liquide has more than 40 years of
experience with every element of the
hydrogen supply chain.
contact information
1250 boulevard rené lévesque west, montreal, qc, suite 1700, h3b 5e6
Pierre Gauthier
sales director
tel: +33 614692949
fax: +33 476436028
email: pierre.gauthier@airliquide.com
Bruno Forget
business development manager
tel: 514.933.0303
fax: 514.846.3905
email: bruno.forget@airliquide.com
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air products and chemicals
www.airproducts.com
Air Products is the world’s largest
merchant hydrogen supplier, and has been
involved in over 120 fueling station projects
around the world. State-of-the-art-fueling
infrastructure and hydrogen supply
(pipeline, delivered and onsite generation)
are the primary products supplied to the
fuel cell industry. Air Products offers unique
products to support the needs of the
transportation, material handling and power
generation markets. Canadian operations
include large, hydrogen production facilities
in Sarnia and Edmonton.
contact information
7201 hamilton boulevard, allentown, pa 18195, usa
Nick Mittica
commercial manager
tel: 610.481.2042
fax: 610.706.7463
email: mitticnf@airproducts.com
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Roger Lecuyer
canadian sales manager
tel: 905.364.3029
fax: 905.364.3024
email: lecuyer@airproducts.com
angstrom power inc.
www.angstrompower.com
Angstrom Power Inc. is a Vancouver-based
company founded in 2001 to develop and
commercialize micro-structured fuel cells
based on a novel fuel cell architecture.
The unique fuel cell architecture, combined
with innovative concepts for hydrogen
fuel and integrated into passive Micro
Hydrogen™ systems, enables high energy
density in small form factors suitable for
portable devices like cell phones.
The refueling can either be portable
using cartridges or fixed using existing
hydrogen infrastructures. To-date,
Angstrom has 14 patents issued and over
50 applications pending, representing a
deep intellectual property base.
Angstrom Power has successfully built
prototype devices and is currently in
the process of developing products for
industrial and consumer markets. The
family of products includes end-user
devices as well as products for refueling.
contact information
980 west 1st street, #109, north vancouver, bc v7p 3n4
Ged McLean
president and cto
tel: 604.980.9936 ext. 223
email: gmclean@angstrompower.com
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atlantic hydrogen inc.
www.atlantichydrogen.com
CarbonSaver®
Getting the best out of the best fossil fuel
Natural gas is the cleanest of the fossil
fuels. The CarbonSaver® has been
designed to make it even cleaner.
CarbonSaver® is a patented plasma
technology that removes some of the
carbon from natural gas pre-combustion,
leaving a hydrogen-enriched natural gas
(HENG) stream. Not only does HENG
reduce carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide
(NOx) output of devices that burn natural
gas, it also improves the efficiency of many
of them. In addition, the pure carbon has a
commercial value that is being assessed in
several industries.
AHI is in the early stages of
commercializing CarbonSaver® through
strategic alliances and collaborative
partnerships. Pilot plant demonstrations
are being designed now and will be built
and demonstrated over the next 18 months.
Commercial rollout is planned to follow.
In a world of increasingly stringent
environmental regulations, CarbonSaver®
could play a major role in future greener
energy production.
contact information
420 wilsey road, industrial park, fredericton, nb e3b 6e9
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Andrew T. B. Stuart
president
tel: 506.460.8184
t/f: 1.877.443.2424
fax: 506.459.7703
email: ah2inc.com
atomic energy of
canada ltd.
www.aecl.ca
AECL is widely recognized around the world
for its CANDU technology and expertise in
separating hydrogen isotopes for heavy
water production and tritium removal.
This expertise is now being successfully
applied in the evolution of nuclear energy’s
role in hydrogen production through:
•Conventionalelectrolysisofwaterusing
off-peak capacity,
•High-temperatureelectrolysisofsteam
using nuclear heat and electricity, and
•High-temperaturethermochemical
production processes using nuclear
heat and electricity.
For the development of new hydrogen
production processes, AECL is the
technical participant for Canada on the
Hydrogen Production Project Management
Board at the Generation IV International
Forum (GIF). AECL’s collaborations with
Canadian universities and laboratories
have placed Canada as the world leader in
the development of the Copper-Chlorine
thermochemical cycle for hydrogen
production. This cycle is ideally suited
for integration with solar power or the
Canadian Super-Critical Water Reactor
(SCWR), being developed as the next
generation nuclear reactor.
Other spin-out applications of catalyst
technologies include high performance fuel
cell catalysts and Passive Autocatalytic
Recombiners (PARs) for hydrogen
mitigation in nuclear and non-nuclear
environments. AECL is also advancing
the current PEM and Alkaline electrolysis
technologies for medium and large-scale
production of hydrogen through many
partnerships with Canadian industry.
contact information
2251 spekman drive, mississauga, on l5k 1b2
Dr. Sam Suppiah
manager, hydrogen isotopes technology
tel: 613.584.3311 ext. 43269
fax: 613.584.8247
email: suppiahs@aecl.ca
Dr. Ramesh Sadhankar
director
tel: 613.584.3311 ext. 48133
email: sadhankarr@aecl.ca
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automotive fuel cell
cooperation corporation
www.afcc-auto.com
Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation, the fuel
cell centre of excellence for Daimler and
Ford Motor Company, is developing nextgeneration fuel cell stack technology for
zero-emission automobiles.
AFCC is a joint-venture private company
between Daimler AG (50.1%), Ford Motor
Company (30%) and Ballard Power Systems
(19.9% ownership and a financial investor).
AFCC is responsible for the research and
product development of automotive fuel
cell stacks. Daimler and Ford Motor Company
define the technical requirements for fuel
cell systems, provide program direction,
support AFCC R&D efforts, develop
manufacturing capability, and carry out
the integration of the complete fuel cell
power train into their vehicles. Today, AFCC
employs approximately 200 people who
are committed to the commercialization of
this technology in automotive applications.
Automotive fuel cells are currently one
of the most viable technologies capable
of achieving a significant long-term
reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from
motor vehicles and relieving us from our
dependence on foreign oil.
AFCC is striving to make automotive fuel
cells an affordable and reliable alternative
solution to address energy and climate
change issues in the 2015 timeframe.
contact information
9000 glenlyon parkway, burnaby, bc v5j 5j8
Craig Louie
chief strategy officer
tel: 604.721.1466
fax: 778.331.0705
email: craig.louie@acc-auto.com
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General Information
tel: 604.415.7290
email: info@afcc-auto.com
ballard power systems
www.ballard.com
Ballard Power Systems is recognized as a
world leader in clean energy hydrogen fuel
cell products.
Ballard’s products deliver tangible
improvements over incumbent technologies
across a range of stationary power and
motive power applications.
Distributed Generation
Fuel cells take advantage of by-product
hydrogen streams at chemical plants,
producing power for use locally or resale
back to the grid. Fuel cells in conjunction
with other renewable technologies, such as
wind and solar, can provide energy storage.
Material Handling
With constant power output and fast
refueling, fuel cell-powered forklift trucks
increase productivity of warehouses and
distribution centers.
Backup Power
Fuel cells provide a highly reliable power
source for telecom networks around
the world.
With our proven technology, comprehensive
range of fuel cell products and services,
unsurpassed field experience and teams
of highly-skilled people we believe we have
what it takes to create smarter solutions
for a clean energy future.
Transit Buses
Fuel cell buses are zero emission vehicles,
with no greenhouse gases, particulates or
harmful emissions released during operation.
contact information
9000 glenlyon parkway, burnaby, bc v5j 5j8
Guy McAree
director
tel: 604.454.0900
fax: 604.412.3100
email: guy.mcaree@ballard.com
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bc hydro
www.bchydro.com
To assist BC Hydro in providing reliable
power at low cost for generations by helping
BC Hydro respond prudently to the
opportunity and/or threat that hydrogen
and fuel cells are likely to represent.
Specifically, the program, in partnership
with our subsidiary Powertech Labs,
is prudently positioning BC Hydro for the
emerging hydrogen economy by:
•Exploringthehydrogenandfuel
cell market;
•Formingkeyrelationshipswith
significant players in the market;
•Workingwithotherproponentsto
stimulate the development of a
Hydrogen Highway in B.C.; and
•”Learningbydoing”
contact information
333 dunsmuir street, vancouver, bc v6b 5r3
Helen Iosfin
director of strategic asset management
tel: 604.528.6926
email: helen.iosfin@bchydro.com
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bc transit
www.bctransit.com
BC Transit is the provincial crown agency
charged with coordinating the delivery
of public transportation throughout
British Columbia, outside Metro Vancouver.
In partnership with local government,
the Corporation’s mandate includes
planning, administering, marketing, fleet
management and contracting for the
operations of transit services.
BC Transit links communities, businesses
and lifestyles across British Columbia with
cost effective, sustainable public transit,
including the world’s first demonstration
fleet of 20 hydrogen fuel cell buses in
regular transit operations.
New Flyer Industries, Winnipeg, is
supplying the buses. Main sub-contractors
are ISE Corporation, San Diego, for the
hybrid drive system; Ballard Power Systems,
Burnaby, providing the fuel cell modules;
and Dynetek Industries, Calgary, for the
hydrogen storage system.
Air Liquide, with Canadian companies
Sacre-Davey Group, Hydrogen Technology
and Energy Corporation and Hydrogenics
Corporation, will design, supply, operate and
maintain the hydrogen fuelling infrastructure.
The Province, BC Transit and municipal
partners are contributing $44 million
with the federal Public Transit Capital
Trust fund providing $45 million for the
demonstration fleet.
Operational in Whistler in late 2009,
the new fleet will be a very visible part of
public transportation before, during and
after the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic
Winter Games.
contact information
520 gorge road east, p.o. box 610, victoria, bc v8w 2p3
Aaron Lamb
director, vehicle asset management
tel: 250.952.5710
fax: 250.995.5639
email: aaron_lamb@bctransit.com
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bureau de normalisation de québec
www.bnq.qc.ca
The Bureau de normalisation du Québec
(BNQ) brings solutions to market needs
through the development of consensual
standards by balanced committees,
the implementation of certification
programs and the registration of
management systems. The BNQ acts as
a partner to business, industry, and public
and regulatory bodies for the purpose
of improving the quality of products,
processes and services, as well as their
acceptance in all markets.
contact information
33, rue franquet, québec, qc g1p 4c7
Sylvie Gingras
email: sylvie.gingras@bnq.qc.ca
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ccs global group
www.ccsglobalgroup.com
Established in 1977, the CCS Global Group
(CCS Global) provides business services
specializing in new Energy Technologies
including hydrogen and fuel cells to Canadian
and international clients. The company
holds leadership positions in Canadian
(CHIC) and International (ISO, IEC)
Regulations, Codes and Standards (RCS)
in the stationary, transport and portable
sectors. With decades of experience,
the CCS Global professionals have the
unique capability of providing executives
of public and private sector organizations
with strategic advice in RCS development,
harmonization and compliance and other
business challenges.
contact information
1182 old post drive, oakville, on l6m 1a6
Randy Dey
president
tel: 905.847.7811
fax: 905.847.7845
email: rdey@ccsglobalgroup.com
Laura Van
administrative assistant
tel: 905.847.7811
fax: 905.847.7845
email: ccs@ccsglobalgroup.com
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centennial energy institute
www.centennialcollege.ca
Centennial College’s School of Engineering
Technology and Applied Science—a leader
in the provision of applied training in
Canada—is illuminating the path to
Ontario’s energy future. Through Centennial
Energy Institute (CEI) we are providing the
critical job skills for the new energy economy,
and providing clarity to those seeking to
implement modern energy technology.
The CEI engages the energy sector in the
following areas: the development of
educational and training programs
within Centennial; the development of
external training programs, courses
and workshops for the professional and
general public; the development of events
for sharing and disseminating knowledge;
and applied research.
contact information
p.o. box 631, station a, toronto, on m1k 5e9
tel: 416.289.5000 ext. 2364
email: cei@centennialcollege.ca
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city of surrey
www.surrey.ca
The City of Surrey is the only municipality
in Canada to operate a hydrogen fuelling
station. The new site at the Operations
Works Yard is one of two hydrogen fuelling
stations in Surrey, the other is located at
Powertech Labs.
The City is also testing two zero emission
hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, as part of the
City’s Green Energy Fleet Plan. The vehicles
produce no tailpipe emissions and are
propelled by electric motors that get their
energy from fuel cells, devices that quietly
and efficiently extract electricity from
hydrogen fuel.
vehicles in Canada and is in partnership
with the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell
Association, Natural Resources Canada and
the Vancouver Fuel Cell Vehicle Program.
In an effort to better understand the benefits
of alternative energy vehicles, the City
is planning to add up to 21 alternate fuel
vehicles into its fleet over the next nine
months. These vehicles will include new
technologies such as hydrogen, electric and
compressed natural gas. The City will also
add advanced charging stations at the
Operations Works Yard for its electric vehicles.
Over the next year, the City will be testing
the technology and analyzing factors
such as fuel savings, carbon offset,
performance, cost, refuelling/charging
times, maintenance requirements,
and reliability. The study is part of the
first demonstration of fuel cell electric
contact information
engineering department, 14245 – 56 avenue, surrey, bc v3x 3a2
Rob Costanzo
deputy manager, operations
tel: 604.590.7287
fax: 604.591.7836
email: racostanzo@surrey.ca
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clean energy research centre - ubc
www.cerc.ubc.ca
The Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC)
is a multi-disciplinary centre housed in the
Faculty of Applied Science at the University
of British Columbia. CERC will be officially
opened later in 2006, and it will provide
state-of-the art research facilities for the
exploration of clean energy technology.
The goal of CERC is to promote and explore
the use of sustainable energy sources
through scientific discovery and engineering
development of a wide range of clean
energy technologies.
These technologies include: clean burning
engines, catalytic NOx reduction, high
temperature materials, energy loss from
fouling and coking, renewable energy, new
fuels from biological processes, natural
gas hydrate technology, new hydrogen
production and energy storage methods,
and fuel cell systems and components.
There are currently over 8 professors
and 30 graduate students doing specific
research in the fuel cell and hydrogen
production area, and the effort is expected
to double over the next 5 years. The university
has a close relationship with the National
Research Council’s Institute for Fuel Cell
Innovation (NRC-IFCI), which is in
close proximity. Under a formalized
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
independent and collaborative research
projects are being conducted to complement
ongoing efforts at both institutes and avoid
any redundancy or duplication. Some CERC
team members have joint positions with the
NRC-IFCI and UBC, and are also involved
with the NRC’s national fuel cell program.
contact information
university of british columbia, 2360 east mall, vancouver, bc v6t 1z3
Dr David Wilkinson P Eng, FEIC
tel: 604.822.4888
email: dwilkinson@chml.ubc.ca
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dana holding corporation
www.dana.com/fuelcells
Dana Holding Corporation, Power
Technologies Group, Fuel Cell Products:
Dana Holding Corporation is a multinational automotive parts manufacturer.
Dana’s is applying its Power Technologies
Group capabilities to develop and supply
fuel cell components for systems integrator
customers—in mobility, small stationary,
and portable power markets. Dana supports
fuel cell component development at 4 global
technical centres including Dana Canada’s
Oakville Development Centre.
Other centres are located in Germany,
Japan and the US. The Canadian FC Center
product focus is thermal and water
management balance of plant components;
and reformer-based hydrogen fuel
processor and SOFC thermal subsystems.
Other Dana FC products include bipolar
plates with integrated seals, including
metal and molded composite plates.
contact information
kerr street, oakville, on l6k 3e4
Brian Cheadle
director fuel cell products
tel: 905.849.1200 ext. 3014
email: brian.cheadle@dana.com
Nick Kalman
manager business development
tel: 905.849.1200 ext. 3032
email: nick.kalman@dana.com
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dma technical services
www.dmatechnical.com
DMA offers engineering and project
management services for a wide range
of applications, with a special focus
on Alternative Energy Infrastructure.
DMA’s disciplines include mechanical,
electrical and controls, civil and structural,
architectural, environmental, geotechnical,
code compliance and safety. DMA’s services
include engineering design and specifications,
system integration, project management,
database development, SCADA and
operations and maintenance. DMA has
extensive experience in Compressed
Natural Gas and Hydrogen vehicle fuelling
and electrical generation systems as
well as Hydrogen / Compressed Natural
Gas blends (H2CNG or HCNG). DMA
also has extensive experience in Safety
Management Systems.
contact information
330 richmond street, suite 200, chatham, on n7m 1p7
Al Davidson
tel: 519.351.8155
email: adavidson@dmatechnical.com
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dynetek industries ltd.
www.dynetek.com
Dynetek Industries manufactures and
develops the world’s leading alternative
energy fuel storage cylinders and systems.
Our cylinder technology powers the world’s
fleet of alternative energy vehicles DyneCell®
technology is the clear winner in the race
to reduce overall storage weight. DyneCell®
cylinders achieve two-to-fourfold weight
reductions over conventional designs,
without compromising structural integrity
and quality. The DyneCell® is recognized
as the most lightweight and fastest filling
product on the market.
Dynetek’s proprietary technology powers
not only automobiles, buses and trucks
the world over, but also portable power
and stationary product manufacturing
plants—giving clients a substantial edge
in the race to cut environmental and
energy costs.
In use in over 20 countries, including the
competitive markets of Europe, Asia,
North America, South America and the
Middle East, this technology has passed
the toughest test: durability.
contact information
4410 – 46th avenue se, calgary, ab t2b 3n7
Brian Harris
head of supply chain management
tel: 403.720.0262
fax: 403.720.0263
email: bharris@dynetek.com
Michael Portmann
vp business development & general manager
tel: 403.720.0262
fax: 403.720.0263
email: mportmann@dynetek.com
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enbridge gas distribution
www.enbridge.com
Enbridge Gas Distribution is Canada’s
largest natural gas distributor and one of
the fastest growing natural gas companies
in North America, serving approximately
1.8 million residential, commercial and
industrial customers. The company actively
promotes technologies that support the
wise use of today’s fossil fuels with higher
efficiency solutions.
Enbridge, in cooperation with major oil
companies, also operates retail Natural
Gas Vehicle (NGV) refueling infrastructure
across Southern Ontario. The Company
has been assessing opportunities for
hydrogen production by reforming natural
gas at these locations as part of the
pathway to hydrogen. Enbridge operates
the largest compressed natural gas fleet
in Canada.
Stationary fuel cells are one such technology.
They have the potential to provide high
quality electricity generation where needed,
with low-noise, higher efficiency and a
low environmental impact with near zero
smog emissions. To advance early
commercialization, Enbridge has been
working to support key demonstration
projects, smart policy and regulatory
developments and collaborating with industry
on near-term commercialization efforts.
contact information
500 consumers road, north york, on m2j 1p8
David Teichroeb
business development, fuel cell markets
tel: 416.495.5355
fax: 416.495.6163
email: david.teichroeb@enbridge.com
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ford motor company
www.ford.com
Ford is a leader in advanced technology
vehicles and is the only automaker actively
developing four promising technologies:
Hybrid-electric, clean diesel, hydrogen
internal combustion and fuel cells.
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive
industry leader that manufactures and
distributes automobiles in 200 markets
around the world. With about 300,000
employees and 108 manufacturing
facilities worldwide, the company’s core
and affiliated automotive brands include
Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover,
Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo.
contact information
fuel cell center, 1201 village road office 2da 701, dearborn, mi 48121, usa
James A. Rowland
tel: 905.845.2511 ext. 1568
fax: 905.845.5759
email: jrowla11@ford.com
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fuel cell today
www.fuelcelltoday.com
Fuel Cell Today is the leading organisation
for market based intelligence on the fuel
cell industry. Covering key trends and
developments in industry and government,
Fuel Cell Today offers a suite of services
comprising daily news, market surveys,
patent and legislation analysis, event listings
and an industry directory. Our reports
and news feed can all be accessed free of
charge at www.fuelcelltoday.com
contact information
gate 2, orchard road, royston, hertfordshire sg8 5he, uk
Dan Carter
manager
tel: +44.1763.256326
fax: +44.1763.256359
email: dancarter@fuelcelltoday.com
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government of
british columbia
www.gov.bc.ca/ener
The Alternative Energy Policy Branch
of the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines
is responsible for advancing energy
efficiency policies and programs,
development and deployment of leading
edge clean energy technologies, and
advancing community-based energy policy
and programs for the benefit of all British
Columbians including:
•Developingenergyefficientlystrategies
for homes, building and industry which
include promoting efficient technologies,
facilitating access to incentives for
auditing and retrofitting, labelling energy
performance on products and educating
on energy efficiency.
•Developingandimplementingenergy
efficiency regulations for residential,
commercial, and institutional building
material, equipment and appliances.
•Ensuringacoordinatedapproachto
conservation and energy efficiency
within the Province.
•Engagingwithlocalgovernmentand
First Nations communities on community
energy planning, energy efficiency
programs and clean energy projects.
•Developingandimplementingremote
community energy strategies, programs
and projects.
•Facilitatingthegrowthoftheclean
energy industry in the Province, including
the hydrogen and fuel cell industry,
through support for development and
deployment of clean technologies.
•Representingprovincialinterestona
variety of inter-jurisdictional electricity
issues and committees.
contact information
p.o. box 9314 stn prov govt, 1810 blanshard street, victoria, bc v8w 9n1
Christina Ianniciello
manager of clean energy technologies
tel: 250.952.0686
email: christina.ianniciello@gov.bc.ca
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gowlings
www.gowlings.com
For more than 100 years, we have provided
clients with a broad range of legal and
intellectual property agency services.
Today, as one of Canada’s largest national
law firms, Gowlings has offices across
Canada—Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa,
Toronto, Hamilton, Waterloo Region, and
Calgary—and abroad in Moscow.
Gowlings has an internationally recognized
high-tech practice group that comprises
both intellectual property and business
law professionals. This group is very active
serving clients in the fuel cell industry, and
provides a wide range of legal services,
from the protection and exploitation of
technology by patents and licensing, to
corporate finance, international trade,
and corporate/commercial law.
contact information
550 burrard street, suite 2300, bentall 5, vancouver, bc v6c 2b5
Brian Lee
partner
tel: 604.443.7682
email: brian.lee@gowlings.com
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greenlight innovation
www.greenlightinnovation.com
Greenlight Innovation is the industry
leader in the design and manufacture of
fuel cell and battery testing equipment.
Our manufacturing facility is located in
Vancouver, Canada, a world renowned hub
of fuel cell expertise. With more than 600
test units delivered to fuel cell and electric
vehicle developers around the world,
Greenlight Innovation has the broadest
installation base and commissioning
experience of any test system vendor
worldwide. Our current custom product
line includes:
•Cellvoltagemonitoringsystems
•Fuelcellstackliquidcoolantsystems
•Resistiveloadbanks
•Fuelcellstackhardware
At Greenlight Innovation we pride ourselves
on making the world’s most accurate
and reliable fuel cell and battery testing
equipment. We are committed to exceeding
our customers’ expectations, and focused
on building long-term client relationships.
•PEMfuelcelltestequipment
and software
•SOFCfuelcelltestequipment
and software
•Batterytestequipmentandsoftware
contact information
104a – 3430 brighton avenue, burnaby, bc v5a 3h4
Ross Bailey
president and ceo
tel: 604.676.4000
fax: 604.676.4111
email: rbailey@greenlightinnovation.com
Greig Walsh
director of sales and marketing
tel: 604.676.4000
fax: 604.676.4111
email: gwalsh@greenlightinnovation.com
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heliocentris energy systems inc.
www.heliocentris.com
Heliocentris is a specialist in hybrid
energy storage solutions consisting of
fuel cells, batteries and energy management.
The company develops and markets
systems and turnkey solutions for customers
in industry and science. For educational
purposes, Heliocentris offers a successful
series of training systems for solar
hydrogen technology.
The company, founded in 1995, was able
to develop one of the first markets for
fuel cells with training products and is still
the market leader in this segment today.
Thousands of these systems have been
sold worldwide. With the introduction of
the series-produced 1.2 kW Nexa fuel
cell module in the first quarter of 2010,
the company once again proved its
manufacturing expertise.
For the past three years Heliocentris has
also offered services as a system integrator
for energy storage solutions in the
industrial market. Areas of application
are mobile and stationary applications
that require longer ranges than current
batteries can provide. Examples are
electric vehicles, onboard and emergency
power supplies as well as electricity
supply for off-grid applications such as
monitoring stations or energy self-sufficient
houses. Extensive expertise in the
field of energy management and a high
degree of flexibility make Heliocentris
the ideal partner for the development of
commercial applications
contact information
700 bay street, suite 1100 toronto, on m5g 1z6
Chris Gale
president
tel: 604.684.3546
fax: 604.648.9406
email: vancouver@heliocentris.com
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hrh consulting
Providing services in the following areas:
•Strategicpartneringandbusiness
development for hydrogen and fuel cell
activities in the global transportation sector
•Strategy,policyandgovernmentadvocacy
for alternative fuel technologies for public
transit (electric-hybrids, bio-diesel, clean
diesel, hydrogen, natural gas/hydrogen,
and others)
•Assessmentsofalternative
technologies for public and private
transportation based services
•AdvocacyofPublicTransitadopting
innovative technologies
•Designingandimplementingplansfor
the adoption of innovative technologies
•Projectleadershipandmanagementservices
contact information
#2 1175 rhoda lane, victoria, bc v9a 4h4
Ron Harmer, P.Eng.
manager director
tel: 250.412.4502
email: hrharmer@shaw.ca
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htc purenergy
www.htcenergy.com
HTC’s business is the development,
aggregation and commercialization of
proprietary technologies, relating to
carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage,
and hydrogen (H2) production utilizing CO2.
These technologies have been acquired,
licensed, developed internally and developed
in partnership with the University of Regina
and the International Test Centre for CO2
Capture (ITC), a leading centre of research
for CO2 capture and storage.
contact information
#001, 2305 victoria avenue, regina, sk s4p 0s7
Jeff Allison
chief financial officer
tel: 306.352.6133
fax: 306.5 45.3262
email: jallison@htcenergy.com
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hummingbird h2 technologies
www.hh2.ca
Hummingbird H2 plans to be a major source
of intellectual property and technology related
to the production of hydrogen and other
energy products. Hummingbird H2 will have
technologies that have been tested in real
world conditions and are ready to compete
in the new energy markets as they evolve.
Our business model includes cooperation
and partnerships with some of the best
Canadian and International organizations
that are building expertise and technology
for the new and growing hydrogen
economy. Hummingbird H2 is currently
developing commercial scale facilities that
convert waste biomass to hydrogen and
energy products.
contact information
6471 madrona crescent, west vancouver, bc v7w 2j7
Ashley Perry
tel: 604.787.1642
email: info@hummingbirdh2.ca
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hydrogen research institute - uqtr
www.irh.uqtr.ca
The Hydrogen Research Institute (HRI) of
the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
(UQTR) was established in 1994. It is one of
Canada’s leading institutions in hydrogen
research. Our mission is to advance science
and technology for the establishment of a
sustainable energy system using hydrogen
particularly in the field of storage, safety
and use. The Hydrogen Research Institute
is a multidisciplinary team of over 50
people having at its disposal state of the
art equipment and laboratories.
The research and development activities
carried out at HRI extend from material
science to system development and
technology demonstration. The Institute is
particularly interested in the development
of advanced materials to address the
technical gaps needed for commercially
competitive hydrogen energy systems,
in performing fluid dynamics simulations
of hydrogen releases for safety, as well
as the safety and lifetime analysis of new
materials and hydrogen energy systems.
The Institute is committed to excellence
in research and development, to the
training of highly qualified personnel and
to establish strong partnerships with
hydrogen stakeholders including industry,
governments, academia, national and
international institutions.
contact information
3351 boulevard des forges, p.o. box 500, trois-rivières, qc g9a 5h7
Richard Chahine
director
tel: 819.376.5139
fax: 819.376.5164
email: richard.chahine@uqtr.ca
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hydrogen technology &
energy corp. (htec)
www.htec.ca
HTEC (Hydrogen Technology & Energy
Corporation) develops, designs, maintains
and owns hydrogen projects and related
infrastructure. Currently HTEC owns
and operates a hydrogen purification
plant that utilizes waste hydrogen from
neighbouring industries to produce clean
green hydrogen at 99.9995% pure up
to 6500 PSI, available for industry and
emerging markets.
contact information
315 mountain hwy, north vancouver, bc
Colin Armstrong
director
tel: 604.986.0663
fax: 604.986.0525
email: carmstrong@htec.ca
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hydrogenics
corporation
www.hydrogenics.com
Hydrogenics is a leading provider of hydrogen
infrastructure and fuel cell solutions.
From our head office in Toronto Canada
and facility works in Belgium and Germany,
we cover a base of over 1700 installations
in over 100 countries worldwide.
On-site Hydrogen Generators
Hydrogenics has over 60 years of experience
in the hydrogen business. HySTAT™ water
electrolysers are found in industrial
applications including steelmaking, power
plants, glass and chemical processing plants
and is the equipment of choice for on-site
electrolysis by major technical gas companies.
Fueling Stations
Hydrogenics has more than 10 years
in providing hydrogen fueling stations
for transportation. We have supplied
electrolysers in over 35 fueling station
installations in the Americas and Europe.
Fuel Cells and Systems
Hydrogenics has over 15 years world class
fuel cell development, resulting in the
most mature and comprehensive line-up
of fuel cell power modules in mobility and
stationary markets. Hydrogenics HyPM™
Fuel Cell Power Modules are the world’s
preferred by OEMs and system integrators
for their leading performance, reliability
and ease of integration.
Renewable Energy Systems
Combining HySTAT™ Electrolysers and
HyPM™-based Fuel Cells, Hydrogenics
works with electric power utilities, technical
gas companies, renewable energy parks
and remote communities to provide
energy storage and transportation fueling
solutions worldwide.
contact information
1152 – 4250 wesbrook mall, vancouver, bc v6t 1w5
Mark Kammerer
director, business development
tel: 905.361.4584
fax: 905.361.3626
email: mkammerer@hydrogenics.com
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Ryan Sookhoo
director, business development
tel: 905.361.4589
fax: 905.361.3626
email: rsookhoo@hydrogenics.com
hyteon inc.
www.hyteon.com
Red River College is committed to growing
its applied research activities and industry
partnerships. The College’s Department
of Transportation has supported two
separate hydrogen bus demonstrations in
conjunction with the Province of Manitoba.
Instructors and staff have experience in
hydrogen generation, storage, fueling,
and troubleshooting. The College’s
involvement was critical to ensuring
the demonstrations were a success.
The department also has experience with
systems integration and monitoring with
two industry driven projects involving
the integration of a power train into a bus
chassis for the purpose of meeting new
emission standards.
research facility. Within HETC, a new
applied research facility, the Advanced
Transportation & Energy Centre is
currently being established. ATEC will support
the adoption of alternative fuels such as
hydrogen, electric/batteries, and biofuels
through applied research activities with
industry partners. ATEC will utilize
equipment that will include emissions
diagnostics, engine and chassis
dynamometers, and a planned drive-in
environmental chamber (with integrated
chassis dynamometer).
The new Heavy Equipment and
Transportation Centre (HETC) at Red River
College has recently been constructed
as a new, state-of-the-art training and
contact information
1101 autoroute chomedey (a-13, service road east), laval, qc h7w 5j8
Jean-Guy Chouinard
executive vp
tel: 450.973.2022 ext. 242
fax: 450.973.9922
email: jgchouinard@hyteon.com
David Elkaïm
ceo
tel: 450.973.2022 ext. 244
fax: 450.973.9922
email: delkaim@hyteon.com
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ian murray & company
www.imcprojects.ca
IMC is a specialized management
consultancy that focuses our unmatched
resources on the natural resource
industries in Western Canada.
For over 20 years we have identified and
developed opportunities, bridged barriers
and mitigated risks, enhancing success for
our clients.
We operate in practice areas of Due
Diligence and Assessments, Strategic
Planning & Alignment, Project Development
& Commercial Support.
•CrisisManagement&Restructuring
•RegulatoryProceedingsSupport
•EnvironmentalRegulatory&
Stakeholder Relations
•GovernmentRelations.
contact information
suite 1400, baker centre, 10025 – 106 street, edmonton, ab t5j 1g4
Ian Murray
president
tel: 780.328.2752
cel: 780.886.9903
email: ian.murray@imcprojects.ca
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imw industries ltd.
www.imw.ca
MW Industries Ltd. is a single-source supplier
of gaseous fueling systems for H2 and CNG,
including compressors, dispensers, gas
control and storage. We deliver efficient,
high-quality equipment worldwide, along
with timely aftermarket service through
a global network of authorized agents
and service centers for technical support,
parts and service.
IMW continually develops technology
and resources to meet the worldwide
demand for gaseous fueling. The economic
and environmental benefits of clean fuel
technology are the cornerstones of
industrial growth, keeping us at the forefront
of product development.
IMW Industries is ISO 9001:2000 certified
and committed to providing quality
equipment and excellent customer service.
contact information
43676 progress way, chilliwack, bc v2r 0c3
Steve Steinebach
commercial projects manager
tel: 604.795.9491 ext. 323
fax: 604.792.3806
email: ssteinebach@imw.ca
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industry canada
www.ic.gc.ca
Industry Canada’s goal is to enhance the
competitiveness of Canadian industry.
The organization is responsible for
maintaining channels of communication
with key sectors to facilitate informed
advocacy of industry interests in
government decision-making and to
convey the government perspective back
to industry; analyzing the challenges and
opportunities that face key sectors
in the economy, developing policy options
for possible government response to
extraordinary challenges and opportunities,
and delivering the subsequent programs
and services.
These include:
•Planning,coordinationand
policy analysis;
•Communicationsandoutreach;
•R&Dadvisory;
•Commercializationanddiffusion;
•Private-publicpartnershipsand
international activities.
Industry Canada plays a catalytic role
in advancing Canada’s transition to a
hydrogen economy by delivering on five key
pillars in collaboration with stakeholders.
contact information
2000 – 300 west georgia street, vancouver, bc v6b 6e1
Eric H. Barker
senior advisor, hydrogen and fuel cells
tel: 604.666.1426
fax: 604.666.8330
email: eric.barker@ic.gc.ca
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institute for integrated
energy systems
www.iesvic.uvic.ca
The Institute for Integrated Energy Systems
at the University of Victoria (IESVic)
promotes feasible paths to sustainable
energy systems by developing new
technologies and perspectives to
overcome barriers to the widespread
adoption of sustainable energy.
Founded in 1989, IESVic is a multi-disciplinary
centre conducting original research to
develop key technologies for sustainable
energy systems and actively promotes
the development of sensible, clean energy
alternatives. Our specific areas of
expertise are:
Fuel cells: design and novel architectures,
diagnostics, computational fuel cell
engineering, microscale transport and
microfluidics, micro-bio fuel cells.
Energy Systems: fuel cell/hydrogen/
renewable energy systems integration,
energy systems modelling, techno-economic
analysis, fuel cell powered bicycles and
light vehicles.
IESVic research laboratories include fuel
cell testing and diagnostics, laser-based
measurement techniques, computational
modelling tools, a dynamometer, a FC
powered scooter, and a test bed integrating
renewable energy, electrolysis and fuel cells,
an active magnetic refrigeration test bed,
hydrogen storage facilities, and
characterization of hydrogen synthesizing
enzymes. IESVic research is conducted in
collaboration with leading Canadian and
international industrial partners.
Hydrogen Systems: cryogenics,
magneticrefrigeration, hydrogen storage,
biohydrogen production.
contact information
university of victoria, p.o. box 3055 stncsc, victoria, bc v8w 3p6
Dr Ned Djilali
executive director
tel: 250.721.6295
fax: 250.721.6323
email: iesvic-request@iesvic.uvic.ca
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kpmg
www.kpmg.ca
KPMG’s Fuel Cell practice includes a
multidisciplinary team of professionals
who work exclusively with clients in this
industry. Our services are designed to
help Fuel Cell companies meet their
business challenges.
KPMG is the global network of professional
services firms whose aim is to turn
understanding of information, industries,
and business trends into value. With nearly
100,000 people worldwide, KPMG member
firms provide assurance, tax, and financial
advisory services from more than 750
cities in 150 countries.
contact information
777 dunsmuir street, p.o. box 10426, pacific centre, vancouver, bc v7y 1k3
Sukesh Kumar
tel: 604.527.3768
fax: 604.527.3636
email: skumar@kpmg.ca
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kraus global inc.
www.krausglobal.com
Kraus Global is the leading provider of
custom-engineered refueling solutions for
the global transportation market. A world
leader and innovator in the alternative
refueling industry, Kraus has developed
and engineered some of the most widelyused technological advances in the global
marketplace today. These innovations, such
as easy-to-use, safe Hydrogen, LPG and CNG
dispensing systems, electronic metering,
and automatic temperature compensation
have helped shape the industry as it has
grown, allowing it to better meet the
demands of countries around the world
eager to effectively implement clean-air
refueling technologies.
development of leading-edge technology
for core Hydrogen, LPG, CNG, and
Petroleum components. Lastly, Kraus Global
is internationally recognized for its ability
to engineer Hydrogen and CNG refueling
solutions, and can boast of such technological
feats as the design and implementation of
the world’s first retail hydrogen refueling
station in Munich, Germany.
Kraus has three core specialties, each built
around the powerful engineering capabilities
of its people. The first is a strong focus
on the design and engineer of world-class
dispensing equipment. The second is an
intense dedication to the creation and
contact information
25 paquin road, winnipeg, mb r2j 3v9
Dev Patel
business development
tel: 416.930.2001
fax: 204.663.7112
email: dpatel@krausglobal.com
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ku group
www.kugroup.ca
(in Canada and the US ); emerging market
business development experience,
advocacy and negotiation services; and
a strong track record of driving various
projects to successful conclusions. We also
exercise diligence, tenacity and a strong
commitment to our clients in all projects.
Ku Group is focused on working with
business or government to help develop,
grow or assist opportunities within the
alternative energy sector. Our mission is
to achieve positive results in:
•Providingadvisorysupporttoclients
working with government, strategic
partners, potential customers and
other stakeholders;
•Designingandimplementing
successful plans tailored to client’s
individual needs; and
•Developingalternativeenergy
businesses with key partners.
Ku Group and its strategic partners offer
clients significant knowledge of local
and global alternative energy industries;
expertise in government policy, funding
programs and regulatory measures
contact information
#800 – 1455 west georgia street, vancouver, bc v6g 2t3
Stephen Kukucha
president
tel: 778.688.5857
fax: 604.678.2904
email: steve@kugroup.ca
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lambton college
www.lambton.on.ca
Novel energy technologies and systems
are closely associated with the current
global energy challenges and future energy
security and solutions. The research at
Lambton College has focused on two
distinctive, but highly coupled areas:
fuel cell development & hybrid energy
systems and green & sustainable hydrogen
production technologies.
contact information
1457 london road, sarnia, on n7s 6k4
Maike Luiken
dean, applied research, business
development & innovation
tel: 519.542.7751 ext. 3229
email: maike.luiken@lambton.on.ca
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linde llc
www.linde.com
The Linde Group is a forerunner in
environmentally-friendly hydrogen technology
and is committed to the ongoing development
of efficient hydrogen fuelling solutions.
The only company covering the entire
hydrogen value chain, Linde has expertise
from initial construction of hydrogen
production facilities through to operations,
distribution and fuelling systems. Today, Linde
supports over 40 hydrogen filling stations
all over the world— in fact, almost all existing
liquid hydrogen filling stations from Toronto
to Tokyo function with Linde technology.
The Linde Group is a world leading
industrial gas and engineering company
with €12bn sales and 51,000 employees
working in 70 countries on all continents.
The company’s strategy focuses on the
expansion of international business with
forward-looking products and services,
including solutions for hydrogen-based
sustainable mobility. The Linde Group’s
award-winning hydrogen centre in Munich,
Germany, combines the functions of a
hydrogen filling station with that of a
technology test centre, a training centre
and a presentation platform.
The Linde Group traditionally maintains
strong links with a range of science,
research and industry bodies, as well as the
world’s leading vehicle manufacturers.
Close co-operation contributes to continuous
progress and advanced new innovations,
such as Linde’s ‘traiLH2™’ mobile hydrogen
refuelling unit.
contact information
575 mountain avenue, murray hill, nj 07974, usa
Michael Beckman
vp / head of h2 fueling & industrial applications
tel: 510.786.5920
email: michael.beckman@linde.com
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membrane reactor technologies ltd.
www.membranereactor.com
MRT is a Vancouver-based company
developing novel palladium-based
membranes and catalytic membrane
reactors for production of hydrogen.
Based on our proprietary and patented
membrane technology and capitalising
on recent scientific and practical advances,
MRT is developing a family of hydrogen
purifiers for the industrial separation
market. Our membranes operate at high
temperatures and pressures, saving energy
and improving process efficiency. We are
involved in a number of pre-commercial
demonstration projects and are seeking
industrial partners to deploy our membrane
separators in the syngas, energy and
chemical sectors.
in a single step. Our recent demonstration
projects have focussed on small-scale
production of high-purity hydrogen from
natural gas.
MRT is also a world-leader in the field of
catalytic membrane reactors for hydrogen
production. Our autothermal, fluidized bed
process combined hydrocarbon reforming,
shift conversion and hydrogen purification
contact information
suite 1800, 200 granville street., vancouver bc, v6c 1s4
Tony Boyd
president
tel: 604.681.2030
fax: 604.683.9164
email: info@membranereactor.com
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miller thomson llp
www.millerthomson.com
marketplace. Our business–focused
lawyers offer legal counsel on a wide range
of issues–from start-up requirements such
as business structuring, tax, and intellectual
property protection, to technology transfer
and development agreements, employment,
leasing, financing and advice on government
funding programs.
Miller Thomson’s CleanTech Practice
Group applies its depth and breadth of
knowledge and experience, and advises
clients across a wide range of areas,
including issues in energy, regulatory
and environmental law, information
technology, intellectual property,
corporate finance and securities, project
finance, private equity, mergers and
acquisitions, corporate and commercial,
tax, construction, Aboriginal matters,
employment law and litigation.
The CleanTech group provides integrated
legal expertise in many areas, such as:
Our Group’s members are located in
each of our offices across Canada and
are thoroughly familiar with the unique
jurisdictional issues that are shaping this
evolving and dynamic sector.
We offer a suite of legal services designed
to address the unique issues facing hightech and clean technology companies,
allowing them to compete in a global
•Renewableenergyprojectfinancing
and development
•Innovativeremediationtechnologies
•Wasteandrecyclingprograms
•Waterandwastewatertreatmentprojects
•Carboncreditverificationandtrading
contact information
one london place, 255 queens avenue, suite 2010, london, on n6a 5r8
Charles W. Bois
tel: 604.643.1224
fax: 604.643.1200
email: cbois@millerthomson.com
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nalcor energy
www.nalcorenergy.com
Nalcor Energy has five lines of business:
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro,
Churchill Falls, Lower Churchill Project,
Oil and Gas and Bull Arm Fabrication.
Newfoundland and Labrador has an
immense and diverse energy warehouse.
In 2007, guided by a long-term Energy Plan
to manage these energy resources,
the Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador created Nalcor Energy, a new
provincial energy corporation.
Our foundation is built on our base
business—the generation and
transmission of electrical power. We make
a strong commitment to provide safe,
reliable and dependable electricity to our
utility, industrial, residential and retail
customers. Beyond our base business, we
have expanded into the broader energy
sector, including oil and gas, wind energy,
and research and development. We are
leading the development of the province’s
energy resources and are focused
on environmentally-responsible and
sustainable growth.
Throughout the company, our people
are focused on business excellence to
facilitate the growth of a diversified and
viable energy business and drive results.
contact information
hydro place, 500 columbus drive, p.o. box 12400, st. john’s, nl a1n 4k7
Greg Jones
email: gjones@nlh.nl.ca
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natural resources canada
www.nrcan.gc.ca
Natural Resources Canada is the leading
federal S&T organization that is developing
and deploying energy efficient, alternative
energy and advanced technologies.
NRCan’s Hydrogen, Fuel Cell and
Transportation Energy (HyFATE) group
partners with industry and other federal and
provincial agencies to develop and deploy
new transportation technologies, such as:
alternative fuels and advanced propulsion
systems; advanced energy storage systems;
emissions control technologies; and associated
fuelling infrastructure. The program supports
R&D through cost-shared agreements,
standards development, and technology
transfer, both domestically and internationally.
contact information
Lynda Palombo
manager, business strategy
tel: 613.996.6149
fax: 613.996.9416
email: lpalombo@nrcan.gc.ca
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new flyer industries inc
www.newflyer.com
New Flyer is the leading manufacturer of
heavy-duty transit buses in the United States
and Canada and a leading provider of
aftermarket services. New Flyer has the
broadest range of products in the heavy-duty
transit bus industry and provides its products
and services to the majority of the largest
transit authorities in North America.
contact information
711 kernaghan avenue, winnipeg, mb r2c 3t4
Chris Stoddart
vice president, engineering services
tel: 204.224.6387
fax: 204.224.6652
email: chris_stoddart@newflyer.com
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next hydrogen
www.nexthydrogen.ca
On-site Hydrogen Generators:
Our line of on-site electrolytic hydrogen
generators supply up to 1 tonne per day
of hydrogen from water and electricity,
simply and reliably.
Hydrogen is widely used in industrial
processes, and also is widely seen as the
clean fuel of the future in transportation
and energy applications.
Our mission is to be a leading global
supplier of innovative on-site hydrogen
generator solutions.
Features and Benefits:
•Lowcostofhydrogenproduced
We envision the greening of industrial
processes, transportation systems, and
energy systems through our innovative
on-site hydrogen generator, and we are
developing strong strategic partnerships
for its implementation.
•Highhydrogengenerationoutput
•Compact,packagedformats
•“Drop,plugandplay”
•Carbonfootprintreductionwith
clean power
We also strive to maintain a working
environment that fosters creativity and
innovation combined with accountability
and responsibility.
contact information
102 – 2680 matheson boulevard east, mississauga, on o4w 0a5
fax: 905.267.3401
email: info@nexthydrogen.ca
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noram engineering and
constructors ltd.
www.noram-eng.com
NORAM Engineering and Constructors Ltd. is
a private technology and engineering company,
specializing in the development, engineering
and commercialization of technology
for the process and resource industries.
NORAM operates established business
divisions in Nitration, Sulphuric Acid, Pulp
& Paper, Environmental, and Electrochemistry.
Expertise includes chemical process
engineering, plant modeling, design of
electrochemical systems, systems
integration, supply of prototype and pilot
plant systems, and supply of specialised
balance-of-plant components including
hydrogen generation and delivery systems.
the firm is also active in reforming
technologies for hydrogen production.
NORAM supplies proprietary engineering
and equipment packages worldwide
through its Vancouver, B.C. office and local
fabrication facility.
NORAM conducts R&D through its subsidiary,
B.C. Research Inc., which provides
engineering, laboratory and pilot-plant
support to early-stage technology companies,
from start-up through to full-scale
commercial demonstration.
NORAM has a long development history
in regenerative fuel cells (REDOX flow
batteries) for industrial and utility-scale
energy storage. Through its subsidiary
Membrane Reactor Technologies Inc,
contact information
1800 – 200 granville street, vancouver, bc v6c 1s4
George A.E. Cook, P.Eng.
president and ceo
tel: 604.681.2030
fax: 604.683.9164
email: george@noram-eng.com
Ira Wolff, P.Eng.
director business development
tel: 604.681.2030
fax: 604.683.9164
email: iwolff@noram-eng.com
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nrc institute for
fuel cell innovation
www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/ifci.html
Canada’s National Research Council (NRC)
supports the development of an innovative,
knowledge-based economy through science
and technology. The NRC Institute for
Fuel Cell Innovation advances Canadian
hydrogen and fuel cell leadership by
addressing industry-defined technology
development, demonstration, testing and
validation priorities.
NRC specializes in increasing durability
and decreasing costs of Proton Exchange
Membrane and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells,
and developing Direct Carbon Fuel Cells
capable of directly utilizing a variety
of fuels. Expertise extends to the use
of hydrogen as an energy carrier and
storage technology for mobile and
stationary applications. The Institute
hosts integrated technology demonstration
projects to address technical and nontechnical barriers and help get new
technologies to market faster.
NRC-IFCI’s Advanced Testing and Validation
Centre (ATVC) provides a hydrogen-ready
environmental chamber to evaluate
vehicles and systems in a wide range of
climactic conditions; these testing
capabilities are enhanced by a vibration
table and dynamometer. Fuel cell and
battery test stations are designed to
address all aspects of testing for fuel cells,
stacks and battery modules. Other facilities
include a fuel cell electric vehicle
maintenance facility, 350 bar hydrogen
fueling stations, hydrogen-safe labs,
a membrane electrode assembly facility,
and an industrial incubator for early
stage companies.
contact information
4250 wesbrook mall, vancouver, bc v6t 1w5
tel: 604.221.3024
fax: 604.221.3001
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ogilvy renault llp
www.ogilvyrenault.com
Ogilvy Renault has been one of Canada’s
most respected and fastest-growing full
service law firms for over 125 years. We offer
expertise in business law, litigation,
intellectual property, and employment and
labour, and have multi-disciplinary teams in
Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Québec, and
London. With close to 450 lawyers and
agents working alongside some of the
largest and most successful corporations
in Canada, and in more than 120 countries
worldwide, we continue to earn confidence
and foster trust by placing our clients’
needs first.
contact information
suite 3800, 200 bay street, p.o. box 84, toronto, on m5j 2z4
Mark Sajewycz
tel: 416.216.1914
fax: 416.216.3920
email: msajewycz@ogilvyrenault.com
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palcan energy corporation
www.palcan.com
Palcan Energy Corporation (Palcan) began
working on fuel cell development in the
late 90s in Vancouver where much of the
initial global Fuel Cell innovation was
undertaken.
•PalPac®FuelCellPowerGenerator
(backup power or UPS configurations)
Palcan developed the world’s first fuel cell
powered scooter/bicycle and solar PV-fuel
cell regenerative systems, which were then
seen as the 1st commercial application for
fuel cells.
•PalPac® Metal Hydride Hydrogen
Storage products
•PalPac®MobileFuelCellPortable
Generator (high mobility)
•PalPac® Integrated Renewable Power
Generator using solar/wind
Today, Palcan is a recognized renewable
energy technology company. Palcan offers
the following lines of products:
contact information
1152 – 4250 wesbrook mall, vancouver, bc v6t 1w5
John Shen
ceo
tel: 604.288.7822
fax: 604.288.7878
email: jshen@palcan.com
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Gary Liao
vp, business development
tel: 604.288.7872
fax: 604.288.7878
email: rtliao@palcan.com
pei energy corp.
www.gov.pe.ca/enveng/pec-info/index.php3
The PEI Energy Corporation is responsible
for pursuing and promoting the development
of energy systems and the generation,
production, transmission and distribution
of energy, in all its forms, on an economic
and efficient basis.
contact information
jones building 11 kent street, p.o. box 2000, charlottetown, pei c1a 7n8
Mark Victor
tel: 902.894.0289
email: mevictor@gov.pe.ca
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phoenix canada oil company limited
Phoenix Canada Oil Company Limited
operates as an oil and gas company.
It maintains minority working and royalty
interests in various mature natural gas
fields in Western Canada. The company,
through its subsidiary, Phoenix
International Energy Inc., holds rights to
a hydrogen gas generation technology.
Phoenix Canada Oil Company Limited
was incorporated in 1944 and is based in
Toronto, Canada.
contact information
email: phoenix@atlantor.com
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plug power inc.
www.plugpower.com
Plug Power Inc. is an established leader in
the emerging hydrogen fuel cell industry.
Plug Power is experienced at developing,
manufacturing, integrating and servicing
proprietary fuel cell solutions, providing clean,
reliable energy for customers world-wide.
First to market with commercially viable
fuel cell products, Plug Power has installed
over 1,000 fuel cell systems for material
handling, prime and backup power
applications throughout the world—
more than anyone else in the industry.
for enhanced productivity of electric
lift trucks. GenDrive provides high
throughput, multi-shift customers
with more commercial space and lower
operational costs. Refueling is safe and
can be performed by the lift truck operator
in less than 2 minutes.
Plug Power is headquartered in Latham,
New York.
Plug Power’s GenDrive hydrogen fuel
cell solution for the material handling
market offers a drop-in replacement
as an alternative to lead-acid batteries
contact information
968 albany shaker road, latham, new york 12110, usa
tel: 518.782.7700
email: gendrive@plugpower.com
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powerdisc development
corporation ltd.
www.powerdisc.ca
PowerDisc develops high performance
PEM fuel cells incorporating patented flow
field plate technology. The eFlow™ fuel
cell provides for increased performance,
simplified system design and reduced cost.
The company is working closely with NRC
and industry partners to develop fuel
cell stacks for portable, stationary and
mobile applications.
contact information
45766 patten avenue, chilliwack bc v2p 1s1
David Leger
president & ceo
tel: 604.316.0582
fax: 604.703.1513
email: david.leger@powerdisc.ca
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powertech labs
www.powertechlabs.com
Powertech Labs is recognized worldwide
as the leading authority for the testing and
certification of high pressure hydrogen fuel
storage components and systems. As a
designer and constructor of stationary and
mobile hydrogen fill stations, Powertech
introduced the world’s first 70 MPa (10,000
psi) hydrogen fast fill station in November
2002. Powertech also pioneered the use of
lightweight high pressure transportation
units for moving large volumes of compressed
hydrogen. Powertech also offers 100%
hydrogen ICE trucks for lease or purchase.
contact information
12388 – 88 avenue, surrey, bc v3w 7r7
Craig Webster
director, energy systems
tel: 604.590.7413
fax: 604.590.6659
email: craig.webster@powertechlabs.com
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praxair, inc.
www.praxair.com/fuelcell
Praxair provides hydrogen fuel and related
technical support to fuel-cell developers and
vehicle fleets.
With fueling infrastructure designed
specifically for the materials handling industry,
Praxair offers turnkey hydrogen supply,
allowing distribution-centers to take
advantage of cost, productivity and
environmental benefits that hydrogen
fuel cell forklifts provide.
contact information
39 old ridgebury road, danbury ct 06810, usa
Kevin Boughan
manager, marketing & strategy
tel: 203.837.2649
fax: 203.837.2809
email: kevin_boughan@praxair.com
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pricewaterhousecoopers llp
www.pwccom
PricewaterhouseCoopers understands and
supports the fuel cell industry in Canada
and around the world. Our Alternative Energy
network of professional staff, drawn from
130,000 people in 148 countries, has a firm
grasp of the issues facing companies
in the industry as it evolves towards
commercialization. We are continually
expanding our knowledge and client base
with the goal of being the pre-eminent
advisor to the industry in local, national
and global markets.
Relevant Publications
•PricewaterhouseCoopersFuelCell
Industry Survey – published annually
since 2003
•CanadianHydrogenandFuelCellSector
Profile – published annually since 2004,
with Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell
Association and Government of Canada
•WorldwideFuelCellIndustrySurvey–
published annually since 2004, with
US Fuel Cell Council, Fuel Cells Canada,
Fuel Cell Commercialization Conference
of Japan, Fuel Cell Europe and Fuel
Cells UK
•FuelCells:TheOpportunityforCanada
–June 2002 with Fuel Cells Canada
•CanadianFuelCellCommercialization
Roadmap – April 2003 with Government
of Canada and Fuel Cells Canada
contact information
250 howe street, suite 700, vancouver, bc v6c 3s7
Michael J. Pacholek
partner
tel: 604.806.7323
email: michael.j.pacholek@ca.pwc.com
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purolator
www.purolator.com
As Canada’s largest courier company,
Purolator Courier Ltd. of Mississauga,
Ontario is committed to its customers.
From automated solutions to 24 hour
pick up and delivery, Purolator provides
customers with the services and customized
solutions required to get their shipments
across town or around the world. Purolator
operates Canada’s largest dedicated air
express fleet. Purolator has an extensive
service network, with over 12,500 employees,
including more than 3,500 couriers,
123 operations locations, over 150 Shipping
Centres, over 550 Authorized Shipping
Agents and more than 350 drop boxes.
Purolator processes over 5.5 million pieces
(delivery and pick up) each week for destinations
across Canada and around the world.
In 2005, Purolator introduced hybrid
electric vehicles to its courier pick up
and delivery vehcile fleet and currently
operates 16 HEVs as well as one FC-HEV.
Purolator is committed to helping alleviate
hunger in Canada, and works closely with
the Canadian Association of Food Banks
to support local communities.
contact information
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Serge Viola
director, national fleet
tel: 905.712.1084 ext. 3461
email: sviola@purolator.com
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quadrogen power systems, inc.
www.quadrogen.com
Quadrogen Power Systems, Inc. (Quadrogen)
is a Vancouver based clean-tech company
that designs and delivers biogas clean-up
systems for high-efficiency renewable
energy projects. Quadrogen serves existing
customers in the distributed power
generation industry and is ready to deepen
its market penetration with its robust and
cost-effective gas clean-up solutions. Its
proprietary technology for cleaning biogas
of harmful fuel contaminants is required by
customers today for new and existing projects.
contact information
#1154 – 4250 wesbrook mall, vancouver, bc v6t 1w5
Alakh Prasad
president & ceo
tel: 604.221.7170
fax: 604.221.3001
email: alakh.prasad@quadrogen.com
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queen’s - rmc fuel cell research centre
www.fcrc.ca
The Queen’s-RMC Fuel Cell Research
Centre (FCRC) is a research and education
centre whose mission is to foster one
of the world’s leading research teams
dedicated to advancing the knowledge
base for addressing the key technical and
social challenges to the adoption of fuel
cell products by:
•Providingadvancededucationinfuel
cells and the sub-disciplines; and,
•Stimulatingvigorousresearchactivity
including major interdisciplinary studies of
relevance to other scholars and our society.
•Increasingthefundamentalknowledge
and understanding of the theory and
operation of the various types of fuel
cells and associated sub-systems,
•Fullycapitalizingonthescholarly
potential in this area by bringing together
researchers with complementary and
varied expertise,
contact information
945 princess street, 2nd floor, kingston, on k7l 3n6
Dr. Brant A. Peppley
director
tel: 613.547.6700 ext. 115
fax: 613.547.8125
email: peppley-b@rmc.ca
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red river college
www.rrc.mb.ca
Red River College is committed to
growing its applied research activities
and industry partnerships. The College’s
Department of Transportation has
supported two separate hydrogen bus
demonstrations in conjunction with the
Province of Manitoba. Instructors and
staff have experience in hydrogen generation,
storage, fueling, and troubleshooting.
The College’s involvement was critical
to ensuring the demonstrations were
a success. The department also has
experience with systems integration and
monitoring with two industry driven
projects involving the integration of a
power train into a bus chassis for the
purpose of meeting new emission standards.
applied research facility, the Advanced
Transportation & Energy Centre is
currently being established. ATEC will
support the adoption of alternative fuels
such as hydrogen, electric/batteries,
and biofuels through applied research
activities with industry partners. ATEC
will utilize equipment that will include
emissions diagnostics, engine and chassis
dynamometers, and a planned drive-in
environmental chamber (with integrated
chassis dynamometer).
The new Heavy Equipment and
Transportation Centre (HETC) at Red River
College has recently been constructed
as a new, state-of-the-art training and
research facility. Within HETC, a new
contact information
c5-06 2055 notre dame avenue, winnipeg, mb r3h 0j9
Ray Hoemsen
director, ar&c
tel: 204.632.2523
fax: 204.633.3079
email: rhoemsen@rrc.mb.ca
Neil Cooke
chair, transportation
tel: 204.697.5920
email: ncooke@rrc.mb.ca
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sacré-davey engineering
www.sacre-davey.com
An engineering, technology, and systems
integration firm employing a seasoned team
of process, mechanical, electrical and structural
engineers and designers. Services include
complete system design and construction
supervision, and delivery of turnkey systems.
•FuelCellandICEIntegration;and
Sacré-Davey develops and integrates
technologies to add value for its clients by
using the latest modular design techniques,
codes and standards, 3D CAD and Stress
Analysis software. Hydrogen systems and
solutions developed are compact, flexible,
and cost effective and include:
•Processrequirements;
•Combinedheatandpowersystems.
Sacré-Davey focuses on providing solutions
to match:
•Operatingphilosophies;
•SafetyandHAZOP;Integrationto
existing facilities;
•Energyneeds;and
•PurificationSystems
•Equipmentlifecycle.
•Compression&processingsystems;
•Reformingandelectrolysissystems;
•HighPressureStorage&FuellingSystems;
contact information
315 mountain hwy, north vancouver, bc v7j 2k7
Christopher Sacré
president & ceo
tel: 604.986.0663
fax: 604.986.0525
email: csacre@sacre-davey.com
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saskatchewan research council
www.src.sk.ca
SRC develops enabling technologies to
facilitate the use of alternative fuels.
These technologies include electronic
fuel-injection systems to convert gasoline
and diesel engines to hydrogen, ethanol,
biogas, biodiesel, and natural gas,
electronic pressure regulators for fuel
cells and gaseous fuel ICE applications,
and damage detection systems for high
pressure storage tanks. SRC designed,
developed, and implemented the world’s
first duel-fuelled hydrogen-gasoline and
hydrogen-diesel trucks.
a market-driven corporation, selling
services and products to companies in
Saskatchewan and around the world.
The corporation has more than 300 staff.
Annual revenues are in excess of $30
million and growing.
SRC is Saskatchewan’s leading provider
of applied R&D and technology
commercialization. SRC was established
in 1947 to advance the development of the
province in the physical sciences. Today,
the company has evolved to become
contact information
125 – 15 innovation boulevard, saskatoon, sk s7n 2x8
Craig Murray, P.Eng.
vice-president manufacturing/
value-added processing
tel: 306.933.5482
email: murray@src.sk.ca
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satcon power systems
www.satcon.com
SatCon Power Systems is a world leader
in the design and construction of electrical
balance of plant for fuel cells. Our inverters
are utilized in both utility grid connected and
stand alone applications. SatCon has
the world’s largest installed base of power
electronics in fuel cell power plants. Utility
Certified inverters have been supplied
for the North American, European, and
Asian markets. Our fuel cell inverter
technologies are the enabling link, for fuel
cells to deliver conditioned power to
support distributed generation initiatives,
and backup applications where utilization
of an abundant primary energy source is
available. We offer custom engineered
solutions that are tailored to fuel cell vendor
requirements and utilize a vast array or
building blocks developed over our 20 plus
years in the power electronics industry.
contact information
835 harrington court, burlington, on l7n 3p3
Dan Gladkowski
vp adminstration
tel: 617.897.2411
fax: 617.699.2104
email: dan.gladkowski@satcon.com
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simon fraser university
www.sfu.ca
Expertise in fuel cell chemistry, materials
science, engineering and modeling.
contact information
department of chemistry, 8888 university drive, room 3200, burnaby, bc v5a 1s6
Dr Steven Holdcroft
department of chemistry
tel: 604.291.4221
fax: 604.291.3765
email: holdcrof@sfu.ca
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stantec consulting ltd.
www.stantec.com
Stantec provides professional design
and consulting services in planning,
engineering, architecture, surveying,
and project management. We support
public and private sector clients in a
diverse range of markets, at every stage,
from initial concept and financial feasibility
to project completion and beyond. Our services
are offered through more than 5,500 employees
operating out of over 60 locations in North
America and the Caribbean.
Our extensive experience includes one
of the largest portfolios of fuel cell
support facilities in Canada. As leaders
within the field, we apply our progressive
knowledge of the safety standards and
complex requirements of fuel cell facility
design for manufacturing, research and
design facilities.
Our services and experience include
electrical systems; communication systems;
life safety systems such as gas detection
and flame detection systems; fuel cells
connection to the grids; distribution of
different gases including hydrogen, methane,
propane, CO, CO2, N2 at specific pressure;
tank farms for storing different gases; and
underground piping for Hydrogen gas.
As well, our sustainable building services
group has invested significant time in
modeling the energy consumption of
buildings and alternative options for reducing
energy use. Together the fuel cell and
sustainable building groups provide leading
edge experience in the design of the
support facilities for fuel cell technology.
Stantec = Sustainable Solutions.
contact information
111 dunsmuir street, suite 1100, vancouver, bc v6b 6a3
S. M. (Ray) Toh, P. Eng, LEED AP
associate/senior electrical engineer
tel: 604.696.8361
fax: 604.696.8100
email: ray.toh@stantec.com
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tekion inc.
www.tekion.com
Today’s fast paced connected world is
dependent on portable electronic devices.
This has forced electronic suppliers to develop
more efficient components and the battery
supplier to constantly increase energy
density. The limits of battery technology
have become strained. Proton Exchange
Membrane (PEM) fuel cells have long been
considered an alternative. PEM fuel cells
work best when pure hydrogen is used as
the fuel. The commercialization barrier is
how to carry the fuel.
devices anywhere, anytime. Product launch
is scheduled for Q3 2012 followed by
further micro and backup power applications.
Using the same components the company
has formed a relationship with a supplier
of fuel cell systems for backup power in
the telecommunications market. The range
of product sizes would be from 500Watts
to 5kWatts. The company would supply the
reforming component which the partner
will integrate into their product replacing
T size hydrogen cylinders with a reformer
and a supply of formic acid.
Tekion, a recently restructured BC
company has developed and patented an
economic and practical solution for this
portable energy problem. Starting with a
commodity chemical, formic acid, which
the company modifies and markets as
Formira™. The initial target product
(in partnership with a large OEM) is a
small portable charger with the capacity
to charge all of your portable electronic
contact information
8602 commerce court, burnaby, bc v5a 4n6
Neil Huff
president & ceo
tel: 604.656.6617
fax: 604.656.6620
email: nhuff@tekion.com
David McLeod
vp business development
tel: 604.656.6612
fax: 604.656.6620
email: nhuff@tekion.com
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terasen gas
www.terasen.com
Terasen Gas delivers natural gas and
piped propane to homes and businesses
throughout BC. We’re focused on
connecting our customers safely,
efficiently and reliably to the energy and
services they need. Terasen Gas serves
approximately 900,000 customers in
125 communities, providing service to
95% of BC’s natural gas customers.
It is also the third largest natural gas
utility in Canada. Terasen Gas actively
promotes the efficient use of natural
gas and technologies that contribute to
the sustainability of energy in British
Columbia. It is also committed to
developing hydrogen and fuel cell market
opportunities through stakeholder
partnerships and demonstration projects.
contact information
16705 fraser highway, surrey, bc v3s 2x7
Douglas Tufts
technical sales support manager
tel: 604.592.7692
email: douglas.tufts@terasengas.com
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toyota tsusho canada inc.
www.toyota-tsusho.com
Toyota Tsusho is a Japanese trading company
with offices and investments world-wide.
Toyota Tsusho is in the Toyota Motors family
but a completely independent company with
annual revenues of $60 billion. Sixty-five
percent of our annual revenue is derived
from the automotive sector, but the balance
is from non-automotive activities. Toyota
Tsusho is quite active in investing in the
cleantech and renewable energy spaces.
contact information
1080 fountain street, cambridge, on n3e 1a3
Marc Couturier
general manager
tel: 519.653.6600 ext. 224
fax: 519.653.6652
email: marc_couturier@ttci.ca
Cathy Wang
business dev. specialist
tel: 519.653.6600 ext. 224
fax: 519.653.6652
email: cathy_wang@ttci.ca
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transport canada
www.tc.gc.ca
Transport Canada is responsible for
transportation policies and programs.
It ensures that air, marine, road and rail
transportation are safe, secure, efficient
and environmentally responsible.
Transport Canada reports to Parliament
and Canadians through the minister of
Transportation, Infrastructure and
Communities. It works with its portfolio
partners, other government departments
and jurisdictions, and industry to ensure
that all parts of Canada’s transportation
system work well.
Transport Canada employs 4,700 people
at its headquarters and in five regional
offices across the country.
contact information
place de ville, tour c, 330 sparks, ottawa, on k1a 0n5
Tabitha Takeda
tel: 613.949.9428
email: tabitha.takeda@tc.gc.ca
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university of alberta
www.ualberta.ca
The University of Alberta’s vision, since
its inception more than 100 years ago,
has been to be one of the world’s great
universities for the public good. This is a
university dedicated to the promise made
by founding president Henry Marshall
Torythat“…knowledgeshallnotbethe
concern of scholars alone. The uplifting of
thewholepeopleshallbeitsfinalgoal.”
This vision endures as the university strives
to improve the lives of people in Alberta,
across Canada, and around the world.
contact information
w7-002, (ecerf) edmonton, ab t6g 2v4
David Mitlin
associate professor
tel: 780.492.1542
email: dmitlin@ualberta.ca
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university of calgary
www.ucalgary.ca
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Canada (SOFC Canada)
was established in January 2006. It is designed
to coordinate research activities across
the country. It provides the guidance for
SOFC research already underway in
Canadian research laboratories, links the
national research under one umbrella and
provides a unified interface between the
research community and industry in an
effort to bring discoveries to the marketplace.
Our membership currently includes scientists
and engineers at universities, government
labs, and industry throughout Canada and
along the full SOFC supply chain.
contact information
2500 university drive nw, calgary, ab t2n 1n4
Viola Birss
co-chair, department of chemistry
tel: 403.220.6432
email: birss@ucalgary.ca
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university of manitoba
www.umanitoba.ca
The Department of Biosystems Engineering
at University of Manitoba provides students
with educational opportunities to pursue
careers in the fields of environmental
engineering, bioprocess engineering,
biomedical engineering, and agriculture
and natural resources. The Department
offers an accredited undergraduate program
that integrates biological sciences into
engineering, and graduate programs leading
to MSc, MEng, and PhD.
The research efforts in the Department
of Biosystems Engineering include stored
grain ecosystems, biological treatment
of wastes, phytoremediation of polluted
soils, management of environmental
odours, bio-processing, hyperspectral
imaging techniques, animal and plant
production environment, and alternative
building systems.
contact information
department of biosystems engineering, e2-376 eitc, winnipeg, mb r3t 5v6
Dr. David B. Levin
associate professor
tel: 204.474.7429
fax: 204.474.7512
email: levindb@cc.manitoba.ca
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university of ontario
institute of technology
www.uoit.ca
As the province’s fastest-growing university,
UOIT is committed to closely matching its
knowledge creation and training with the
advanced technology and skills required
by Canadian industry, and to providing
students and faculty with access to the
most advanced technologies in research.
The university is also committed to
taking advantage of the efficiencies and
synergies available through working with
our industrial partners in the Durham
Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
excellence in its research activities. UOIT
is a co-founder of the Durham Strategic
Energy Alliance (www.dsea.ca); an energyfocused consortia of industry, academia
and local and regional governments.
The DSEA is committed to clean energy
solutions for Ontario and Canada.
UOIT is leading an international research
team in the area of Hydrogen production
using waste heat in a Cupper-Chlorine
thermochemical cycle. The team involves,
in addition to researchers from reputable
research-intensive universities in Ontario,
scientists from the Argonne National Labs
in the US, AECL, and several researchers
from Europe. The research team is
committed to achieving international
contact information
2000 simcoe street north, oshawa, on l1h 7k4
Dr. Greg Naterer
canada research ch air advanced energy systems
tel: 905.721.8668 ext. 2810
fax: 604.696.8100
email: greg.naterer@uoit.ca
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university of toronto – dept. of
mechanical & industrial engineering
www.mie.utoronto.ca
Within the Department of Mechanical &
Industrial Engineering at the University of
Toronto, an active group of researchers
are developing state-of-the art fuel cell
technologies and hydrogen-based energy
conversion devices. Research includes
the development of polymer electrolyte
membrane (PEM) fuel cells, solid oxide fuel
cells, microfluidic fuel cells, and hydrogen
combustion engines for applications ranging
from portable electronics to stationary
power generation. Activities include the
innovative design and manufacture of new
materials, the application of biomimetic
design to fuel cell redesign, cell- and stacklevel modelling and testing.
•Fuelcellmaterialsandmanufacturing
laboratory: www.mie.utoronto.ca/labs/
sofc/
•Engineresearchanddevelopment
laboratory: www.mie.utoronto.ca/
faculty/wallace.html
•Biomimeticsforinnovationanddesign
laboratory: www.mie.utoronto.ca/labs/
bidlab/
•Multiphaseflowandspraysystems
laboratory: mussl.mie.utoronto.ca/index.
html
Our facilities include the:
•Microscaleenergysystemstransport
phenomena laboratory:
www.bazylak.mie.utoronto.ca/
contact information
5 king ’ s college road, toronto, on m5s 3g8
Aimy Bazylak
assistant professor
tel: 416.946.5031
fax: 416.978.7753
email: abazylak@mie.utoronto.ca
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university of waterloo
www.mme.uwaterloo.ca
The 20/20 Laboratory for Fuel Cells and
Green Energy at the University of
Waterloo aims to develop and promote
green energy systems that strive for
sustainable environmental, social and
economic performance. The Laboratory
accomplishes its mission through
conducting original research to develop
and promote technologies for diversified
and localized energy systems, clean energy
alternatives, sustainable development
and energy security. Our main research
activities in fuel cells include:
In addition, the Laboratory also conducts
original research in the areas of energy
systems (e.g., evolution, design and analysis),
green energy resources (such as wind
energy potential assessment), green energy
conversion devices other than fuel cells,
energy conservation and management,
energy storage, etc.
•Modelingandsimulationforimproved
fundamental understanding;
•Developmentofkeycomponent
materials; and
•Innovativedesignandmanufacturing.
contact information
mechatronics engineering, 200 university avenue west, waterloo, on n2l 3g1
Xianguo Li
canada research ch air advanced energy systems
tel: 519.888.4567 ext. 36843
email: x6li@uwaterloo.ca
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university of western ontario
www.eng.uwo.ca/people/asun/default.htm
Western Engineering is strongly
committed to research directed towards
benefiting society.
Our faculty members are responding to
critical challenges faced around the world.
Our leading edge research provides the
foundation for graduate student training
and undergraduate learning.
Our faculty members are actively involved
in projects at the frontier of knowledge.
Their knowledge is brought into the classroom
and applied in industry everyday.
contact information
dept. of mechanical and materials engineering, university of western ontario, london, on
Andy X. Sun, Ph.D
associate professor and
canada research chair
tel: 519.661.2111 ext. 87759
email: xsun@eng.uwo.ca
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versa power systems
www.versa-power.com
Versa Power Systems (VPS ) is a leading
designer and developer of planar solid
oxide fuel cell (SO FC) power systems.
Evaluations of its fuel cells under
realistic conditions affirm their robust
performance, maintaining their power
generation profiles through hundreds of
thermal cycles and operating over the
thousands of hours required for use in
commercial settings.
The anode-supported planar architecture
not only provides higher power density
and durability than certain other SO FC
prototypes, its structure and component
makeup are especially amendable to
low-cost and high-volume production.
Independent analyses of engineering and
factory costs also confirm the technology
can be manufactured on an economic basis.
contact information
4852 52 street se , calgary, ab t2b 3r2
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Dr. Brian Borglum
vice president &
chief technology officer
tel: 403.204.61 10
fax: 403.204.6100
email: nformation@versa-power.com
walmart canada corp.
www.walmart.ca
Walmart Canada Distribution Centre,
in Balzac Alberta, uses fuel cells powered
with hydrogen to operate its material
handling fleet consisting of 100 vehicles.
Walmart’s global aspirational goal is to be
supplied 100% with renewable energy.
contact information
1940 argentia road, mississauga, on l5n 1p9
Kevin Brant
director, dc construction &
maintenance
tel: 416.427.2492
email: kevin.brant@wal-mart.com
Virginia Garbutt
director, strategic network planning
and improvement
tel: 905.821.2111 ext. 78413
email: virginia.garbutt@wal-mart.com
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western hydrogen
www.westernhydrogen.com
Western Hydrogen is a Canadian company,
based in Calgary, Alberta dedicated to
the development and commercialization
of a new hydrogen manufacturing
technology called Molten Salt Catalyzed
Gasification. The Molten Salt Catalyzed
Gasification process is projected to have
significant economic and environmental
advantages over current hydrogen
manufacturing technologies including
lower hydrogen supply costs, maximum
feedstock flexibility, significantly lower
GHG emissions, high pressure hydrogen
productionand“sequestrationready”CO2.
applied received funding from Sustainable
Development Technology Canada.
Total investment in the technology to
date is over $6 million. Depending on
operating conditions, the Molten Salt
Catalyzed Gasification process is capable
of producing hydrogen, synthetic natural
gas or synthesis gas at high pressure from
any carbon containing material and water.
Carbon dioxide exits the process as a
separate stream at high pressure.
The process has been run for extended
periods of time and at pressures of 2000
psig at a laboratory scale.
The MSCG process has been under
development at the US DOE’s Idaho
National Laboratory since 2006. Originally
funded by Idaho National Laboratory
funds, commercial funding was provided
by Western Hydrogen. Western Hydrogen
Limited received an exclusive license to
the technology and Western Hydrogen
Western Hydrogen is building a 200,000
SCFD pilot plant to prove the operation
of the Molten Salt Catalyzed Gasification
process on a continuous basis. The pilot
plant will be installed on industrial land
near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta for
continuous operation starting in late 2012.
contact information
suite 201, 1100 1st street se, calgary, ab t2g 1b1
Neil Camarta
president and ceo
tel: 403.802 3605
email: info@westernhydrogen.com
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Stationary
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H2 Production
Control Systems
market focus
Systems
Integration
Fuel Cell
Development
Fuel Storage
Fueling
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westport innovations inc.
www.westport.com
Westport Innovations Inc. is the leading
developer of environmental technologies
that allow engines to operate on cleanburning fuels such as natural gas, hydrogen,
and hydrogen-enriched natural gas (HCNG).
Westport has technology development
alliances in place with Cummins, Ford,
MAN, BMW, and Isuzu, as well as an
ownership interest in Clean Energy, the
largest provider of natural gas for vehicles
in North America. Cummins Westport Inc.,
Westport’s joint venture with Cummins
Inc., manufactures and sells the world’s
widest range of low-emissions alternative
fuel engines for commercial transportation
applications such as trucks and buses.
and hydrogen-enriched compressed
natural gas (HCNG).
Since 1995, Westport Innovations has
engaged in the research, development, and
marketing of high-performance engines
and fuel systems which use gaseous fuels
such as compressed natural gas (CNG),
liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen,
contact information
101 – 1750 west 75th avenue vancouver, bc v6p 6g2
Sandeep Munshi
tel: 604.718.2013
email: smunshi@westport.com
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Stationary
Mobile
Services
Components
H2 Production
Control Systems
Systems
Integration
Fuel Cell
Development
Fuel Storage
Fueling
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xebec adsorption inc.
www.xebecinc.com
Xebec is a developer and supplier of gas
purification systems for refinery, industrial
and fuel cell markets. Our advanced Pressure
Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems are
compact, modular and scalable reducing
capital and installation costs and Increasing
operational flexibility.
Products & Markets
Oil Refining: Xebec is developing a largecapacity hydrogen PSA with ExxonMobil
to recover waste hydrogen in the oil
refining industry. This product will help oil
refineries meet increasing demands for
hydrogen to refine heavier sour crude oil
and meet new low-sulphur diesel regulations.
Fuel Cells: Xebec’s compact hydrogen
PSA’s are also used in fueling stations that
provide hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles.
We have supplied PSA systems to eleven
hydrogen fueling stations in the U.S., Asia
and Canada.
Customers
Xebec has sold more than 60 PSA
systems to customers including Chevron,
Degussa AG and Mitsubishi. Xebec also
has distribution agreements with Iwatani
International, Technip KTI and Mitsubishi
Kakoki Kaisha.
Industrial: Pure hydrogen is a critical
feedstock in a range of industries such as
chemicals production and metal refining.
Xebec’s commercial PSA products are
used in ‘on-site’ hydrogen generation
systems that serve these markets.
contact information
6961 russell avenue, burnaby, bc v5j 4r8
Daryl Musselman
tel: 604.453.6883
email: dmusselman@xebecinc.com
N/A
Portable
Stationary
Mobile
Services
Components
H2 Production
Control Systems
market focus
Systems
Integration
Fuel Cell
Development
Fuel Storage
Fueling
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about chfca
The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA) is the national
association accelerating Canada’s world-recognized hydrogen and fuel
cell sector. We are the prime source of services and support to corporations,
educational institutions and business alliances promoting, developing,
demonstrating and deploying hydrogen and fuel cell related services in Canada.
This Capabilities Guide provides critical information on many of the key
companies and organizations active in the Canadian hydrogen and fuel
cell sector. The information contained in this guide has been voluntarily
provided to the CHFCA by participating organizations. If you are a Canadian
organization involved in the hydrogen and fuel cell sector, please contact
info@chfca.ca to be profiled in future editions of the Capabilities Guide.
canadian hydrogen and fuel cell association
900 – 1188 west georgia street
vancouver, bc v6e 4a2
tel: 604.283.1040 email: info@chfca.ca
web: www.chfca.ca
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