Canada, Germany start hydrogen shipments in 2025

The leaders of Germany and Canada said Tuesday a new hydrogen pact will kick-start a transatlantic hydrogen supply chain, with the first deliveries expected in just three years.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signed the deal in Newfoundland. A Canadian company has plans to build a zero-emission plant that will use wind energy to produce hydrogen and ammonia for export.

Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada said "The Canada Germany Hydrogen Alliance is a historic step forward for our shared future. Our target is clear working towards initial exports of Canadian hydrogen to Germany by 2025. And our outcomes are clear as well creating middle-class jobs and local growth while delivering clean energy that will help fight climate change. This is a modern alliance for a modern world where a healthy environment and a healthy economy go hand in hand."

Hydrogen is seen as a component of Europe's plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fossil fuels, and recent reductions in the supply of Russian natural gas to Germany and other countries.Natural gas prices have surged as Russia has reduced or cut off natural gas flows to a dozen European Union countries.