This marks the end of the planning stage of the project. Quebec’s Minister of the Environment will now define the directive for an impact study that Hy2gen has to carry out. This will test the proposed project to ensure safety and ensure minimal environmental impact. Hy2gen is confident it will meet these expectations, as it has been in close continuous contact with regional political and industry stakeholders, holding discussion meetings with regional government, municipal representatives, industry experts and members of the local economic, environmental and social communities since 2023.
Courant’s output of 230,000 tonnes of ammonia per year will be used to decarbonise the local mining industry and help the region around Baie-Comeau, where the plant will be located, achieving its climate goals by reducing CO2 emissions.
The project will also be a significant economic driver, generating up to 1,000 jobs during construction and creating around 300 permanent positions once it is operational. It will also support the development of a resilient industrial ecosystem, prioritising partnerships with local, regional and provincial businesses for goods and services.
The local first nation community, Innus de Pessamit, has been consulted during the planning process which is seeking to develop partnerships that respect their values and priorities.
An office will open in Baie-Comeau to maintain direct and transparent communication with all local stakeholders.
“With the submission of the project notice to the Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks of Quebec, our project Courant has reached a significant milestone toward its realisation” said Hy2gen CEO, Cyril Dufau-Sansot. “We have been welcomed with open arms and want to pay back on the trust we have received. Realizing renewable ammonia production here proves that we can confidently develop our ammonia projects in the Americas and Nordic countries to supply Europe with renewable fuels. The demand for renewable ammonia is growing, and with a working logistics network it can be imported and used in the EU at lower costs than renewable ammonia produced in Europe.”
With 300 MW of electrolyser capacity, the project will be one of the largest ammonia production plants in North America when it becomes operational in 2030. Achieving this late stage in project development for Courant serves as a proof of concept for similar ammonia production plants, Hy2gen is developing in the Americas and Nordic countries. Through this worldwide network of production plants, Hy2gen plans to supply Europe with renewable fuels such as ammonia to aid decarbonisation efforts.
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