Point Tupper

EverWind Fuels Receives Environmental Approval for First Industrial-Scale Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Project in North America

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind") has received Environmental Approval for the initial phase of its $6 billion, 1 million tonnes per annum green hydrogen and green ammonia project located in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia.

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  • HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind") has received Environmental Approval for the initial phase of its $6 billion, 1 million tonnes per annum green hydrogen and green ammonia project located in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia.
  • The approval was issued today by the Honourable Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Nova Scotia.
  • The Environmental Approval is a significant milestone for EverWind and its First Nations equity partners, Membertou, Paqtnkek (Bayside Development Corporation) and Potlotek.
  • It is the first independent green hydrogen and green ammonia project in North America to receive an Environmental Approval, and amongst the first in the world.

EverWind Fuels Announces Memorandum of Understanding for Crown Land Leases to Power its Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Dec. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverWind Fuels Company (“EverWind”), a developer of green hydrogen and ammonia production in Atlantic Canada, announced it was successful in its response to the Province of Nova Scotia’s request for applications (RFA) to commence the process to lease Crown Land to provide power to its multi-phase green hydrogen hub development project at Point Tupper. EverWind and the Province of Nova Scotia have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in respect of the process for EverWind to exclusively apply for and obtain a lease of the Crown Land subject to the MOU. Such Crown Land is projected to support the development of approximately two gigawatts of onshore wind generation capacity. The intended onshore wind farm will enable EverWind to reach 1 million tonnes of annual green ammonia production capacity by 2026.

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  • EverWind and the Province of Nova Scotia have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in respect of the process for EverWind to exclusively apply for and obtain a lease of the Crown Land subject to the MOU.
  • The intended onshore wind farm will enable EverWind to reach 1 million tonnes of annual green ammonia production capacity by 2026.
  • Trent Vichie, CEO of EverWind commented: “The MOU for the lease of Crown Land for onshore wind farm development is a crucial step forward for EverWind to develop gigawatt-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production.
  • We thank them for spearheading an expedited process for obtaining Crown Land leases.

EverWind Fuels Announces Memorandum of Understanding for Crown Land Leases to Power its Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

EverWind and the Province of Nova Scotia have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in respect of the process for EverWind to exclusively apply for and obtain a lease of the Crown Land subject to the MOU.

Key Points: 
  • EverWind and the Province of Nova Scotia have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in respect of the process for EverWind to exclusively apply for and obtain a lease of the Crown Land subject to the MOU.
  • The intended onshore wind farm will enable EverWind to reach 1 million tonnes of annual green ammonia production capacity by 2026.
  • Trent Vichie, CEO of EverWind commented: “The MOU for the lease of Crown Land for onshore wind farm development is a crucial step forward for EverWind to develop gigawatt-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production.
  • We thank them for spearheading an expedited process for obtaining Crown Land leases.

EverWind selects Black & Veatch for Front-end Engineering Design of First Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia

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Friday, December 2, 2022

EverWind is a private developer of green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage sites, and global engineering and construction company Black & Veatch is a green energy solutions leader.

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  • EverWind is a private developer of green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage sites, and global engineering and construction company Black & Veatch is a green energy solutions leader.
  • In its first phase, the facility will produce green hydrogen and green ammonia through electrolysis using certified green power from the Nova Scotia Power transmission system; onshore wind generation will power production in a second phase.
  • In future phases, EverWind will use offshore wind power to produce hydrogen through electrolysis, unlocking Nova Scotias offshore wind capabilities.
  • EverWind is committed to delivering on our commitment to develop Nova Scotia into a global green energy hub, said Trent Vichie, EverWinds CEO.

EverWind selects Black & Veatch for Front-end Engineering Design of First Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind") today announces it has selected Black & Veatch to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services for its green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, with initial commercial operations planned for 2025.

Key Points: 
  • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind") today announces it has selected Black & Veatch to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services for its green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, with initial commercial operations planned for 2025.
  • EverWind is a private developer of green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage sites, and global engineering and construction company Black & Veatch is a green energy solutions leader.
  • In future phases, EverWind will use offshore wind power to produce hydrogen through electrolysis, unlocking Nova Scotias offshore wind capabilities.
  • EverWind is committed to delivering on our commitment to develop Nova Scotia into a global green energy hub, said Trent Vichie, EverWinds CEO.

EverWind and Svitzer Announce Joint Development of Green Fueled Vessels

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Under the MOU, EverWind will provide green fuel from its green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, in addition to the required infrastructure at its marine terminal to allow for green fuel storage and fueling.

Key Points: 
  • Under the MOU, EverWind will provide green fuel from its green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, in addition to the required infrastructure at its marine terminal to allow for green fuel storage and fueling.
  • Svitzer will explore the procurement, and/or retrofitting of a green fueled commercial tug vessel to be operated at EverWinds Point Tupper facility.
  • Our ambition to turn Point Tupper into a global green energy hub requires joint development from our partners in government, industry and Indigenous communities.
  • Developing vessels that can run on green fuels must be done in conjunction with the development of green fuels production and related fueling infrastructure, said Prowse.

EverWind and Svitzer Announce Joint Development of Green Fueled Vessels

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Under the MOU, EverWind will provide green fuel from its green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, in addition to the required infrastructure at its marine terminal to allow for green fuel storage and fueling.

Key Points: 
  • Under the MOU, EverWind will provide green fuel from its green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, in addition to the required infrastructure at its marine terminal to allow for green fuel storage and fueling.
  • Svitzer will explore the procurement, and/or retrofitting of a green fueled commercial tug vessel to be operated at EverWinds Point Tupper facility.
  • Our ambition to turn Point Tupper into a global green energy hub requires joint development from our partners in government, industry and Indigenous communities.
  • Developing vessels that can run on green fuels must be done in conjunction with the development of green fuels production and related fueling infrastructure, said Prowse.

EverWind Fuels and E.ON announce to partner on journey for Transatlantic Hydrogen Bridge between Canada and Europe

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Under the MoU, EverWind and E.ON intend to work towards an offtake agreement for up to 500,000 tonnes per annum of green ammonia.

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  • Under the MoU, EverWind and E.ON intend to work towards an offtake agreement for up to 500,000 tonnes per annum of green ammonia.
  • E.ON is committed to making green hydrogen accessible to the German small and medium sized businesses (Mittelstand), the heart of Germanys economy.
  • The development of EverWinds Point Tupper site is incredibly encouraging as a regional green hydrogen hub for Eastern Canada, including new green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities.
  • Patrick Lammers, COO Costumer Solutions at E.ON SE, says:Today is the start of the transatlantic hydrogen bridge.

EverWind Secures Offtake from Key German Partner Uniper for Canada’s First Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Under the MOU, EverWind and Uniper intend to negotiate a binding offtake agreement for 500,000 tonnes per annum of green ammonia.

Key Points: 
  • Under the MOU, EverWind and Uniper intend to negotiate a binding offtake agreement for 500,000 tonnes per annum of green ammonia.
  • The Uniper partnership demonstrates EverWinds commitment to the Province of Nova Scotia: Premier Houston has expressed an intent to make Nova Scotia a leading hub for green hydrogen production and EverWind is committed to be the first to deliver on this ambition.
  • The development of EverWinds Point Tupper site is incredibly encouraging as a regional green hydrogen hub for Eastern Canada, including new green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities.
  • The Facility will produce green hydrogen and convert it into green ammonia using a mix of certified green power from the Nova Scotia grid and onshore wind power.

EverWind Fuels to establish a regional green hydrogen hub in Nova Scotia reducing carbon emissions and bringing clean energy jobs to Nova Scotia

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Monday, May 2, 2022

EverWind intends to expand and develop the Point Tupper site to be the location of a regional green hydrogen hub for Eastern Canada, including new green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities.

Key Points: 
  • EverWind intends to expand and develop the Point Tupper site to be the location of a regional green hydrogen hub for Eastern Canada, including new green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities.
  • These facilities will create new clean energy jobs, help support Nova Scotia's carbon emissions reduction targets, and establish Nova Scotia as a global leader in the production of green hydrogen for domestic and export markets.
  • "As part of the clean energy transition, we are proud to invest in Nova Scotia and support the province in unlocking the immense opportunity presented by green hydrogen," said Trent Vichie, CEO of EverWind Fuels.
  • As an alternative fuel, green hydrogen produced at the site is expected to help provide a green fuel for Nova Scotia and support carbon emissions reduction by over one million tonnes a year by 2025.