Port Hawkesbury, NS – EverWind Fuels has been awarded $22.5 million through Transport Canada’s Green Shipping Corridor Fund, marking a significant milestone in establishing Atlantic Canada as a premier hub for green hydrogen and ammonia production and transportation.
The announcement was made by Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway (MP for Cape Breton-Canso) on behalf of Transport Canada Minister Anita Anand, alongside EverWind Fuels CEO Trent Vichie, Port Hawkesbury Mayor Brenda Beaton-Chisholm and indigenous equity partners Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation, Chief Cory Julian of Paqtnkek First Nation, and Chief Wilbert Marshall of Potlotek First Nation.
This strategic investment will support critical marine and shore-side infrastructure development at EverWind’s Point Tupper Terminal, including, but not limited to:
- Enhancement of existing marine terminal infrastructure for green fuel handling
- Installation of a state-of-the-art green ammonia loading arm
- Development of green ammonia supply pipelines
The $22.5 million contribution through Transport Canada’s Clean Ports stream is a testament to the strong federal confidence that EverWind continues to lead Canada’s green hydrogen and ammonia production sector.
This investment will accelerate the development of the EverWind’s Point Tupper green hydrogen and green ammonia project and position the Strait of Canso region as a vital hub for sustainable energy development while driving economic growth throughout Nova Scotia and as a transport hub for its sister project on the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland. The infrastructure supported by this funding will also help catalyze emissions reductions in the marine transportation sector and serve as a gateway for the movement of green fuels from Atlantic Canada to markets at home and abroad.
EverWind’s success is built on strong partnerships with its First Nations equity partners – Membertou, Paqtnkek, and Potlotek. This collaboration ensures that Mi’kmaw principles of Netukulimk and environmental stewardship are embedded in every aspect of the project’s development.
Trent Vichie, CEO and Founder of EverWind stated: “This announcement reflects the Government of Canada’s bold commitment to position Nova Scotia as a green energy shipping hub and a global leader in reducing emissions from the transportation sector. We are proud to stand alongside our First Nations partners and celebrate the progress we are making together—along with local, provincial, and federal governments in driving Atlantic Canada’s green hydrogen and ammonia production forward, while creating good paying jobs and community benefits right here in the Strait Area.”
(Photos from EverWind)
