
(Posted on 11/04/23)
Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Atura Power to acquire green hydrogen as part of its commitment to supporting the growth of clean energy and reducing its carbon footprint.
HOPA is the largest Port on the Great Lakes, operating multi-modal transportation facilities in Hamilton, Oshawa and Niagara. HOPA has been investigating the use of green hydrogen to decarbonize its operations and that of its customers. The purchase of hydrogen from Atura Power would support these goals by providing a reliable and sustainable source of fuel across the port network.
"HOPA Ports is committed to being a leader in sustainability and reducing our environmental impact," says Ian Hamilton, President and Chief Executive Officer of HOPA Ports. "We are eager to explore the potential of using hydrogen to power our operations and are proud to support the growth of renewable energy in Ontario."
When complete, Atura Power’s Niagara Hydrogen Centre (NHC) will be Ontario’s largest green hydrogen facility, using a 20-megawatt electrolyser system to support the development of Ontario’s hydrogen economy. It is expected to be operational in 2024.
“Atura Power is uniquely positioned to lead low-carbon hydrogen production and help decarbonize Ontario’s broader economy,” says Shelley Babin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atura Power. “We look forward to working with partners like the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, who are leading the marine industry towards environmental excellence.”
Around the world, ports are playing an increasingly important role in decarbonizing transportation, industry and power generation. HOPA is well positioned to be a leader by supporting the growth of clean energy in Ontario and Canada.
As an integrated port network, the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) offers port and marine assets in Hamilton, Oshawa and Niagara. An efficient, multimodal network on the Great Lakes, it supports Ontario industries and facilitates trade. By investing in high-quality infrastructure and prioritizing sustainability, HOPA helps build prosperous working waterfronts in Ontario communities. Overseeing more than 1,000 acres and more than 140 tenant companies, 40,000 Ontario jobs are connected to the cargo that passes through HOPA’s integrated ports.
In the first half of 2026, Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 133.9 million tonnes of maritime cargo, a... Read more
PD Ports, one of the UK’s major port and logistics businesses, announced today that Paul Foreman... Read more
The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved an Option to Lease Agreement and authorised... Read more
AD Ports Group, an Abu Dhabi based, leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics... Read more
The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and SPG Qingdao Port Group have signed a Port Partnership Agreement... Read more
The Cook Labor Government in Australia has welcomed the award of a dredging contract to Jan De Nul ... Read more
A parliamentary letter in the Netherlands on the selection of a site for the construction of two new... Read more
The long-term safety cooperation between ESL Shipping and the port of SSAB’s Raahe site is visible... Read more
The Port of Liverpool is experiencing a surge in demand from fertiliser importers as continued uncertainty... Read more
PD Ports has further strengthened its bulk handling capability at Teesport with the arrival of... Read more