Alberta’s Water Resources In a Hydrogen Economy

Hydrogen production in Alberta is a significant economic diversification opportunity and an important pathway to achieving net-zero targets. The rapid increase in projects and future development requires careful planning and understanding of environmental trade-offs, especially in regions where water supply is already limited. This session will provide an overview of the hydrogen sector in Alberta and examples of efforts underway to understand and manage potential impacts, including the potential for new development to be affected by inadequate current or future water supply.

SPEAKERS

David Van Den Assem – Director, Hydrogen Centre of Excellence at Alberta Innovates

David Is the Director of the Alberta Hydrogen Centre of Excellence which supports Alberta’s Hydrogen Roadmap to integrate hydrogen into Alberta’s energy system and for export. Alberta Innovates and the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence are open to Innovative next-generation technologies along the hydrogen and CCUS value chains.

David Is also the theme lead for the Clean Resources Innovation Network’s (CRIN’s) Carbon Capture and Value Add Products (CCVAP) focus area which includes CCUS, hydrogen, critical minerals, carbon fibre and nanomaterials, partial upgrading and alternative energy.

Steve Herman, M.Eng., P.Eng. – Director of Engineering at WaterSMART Solutions Ltd.

Steve is a Professional Engineer who holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering from Queen’s University and the University of Calgary. As the Director of Engineering at WaterSMART Solutions, Steve uses his expertise in water management, regulations, and technologies to help clients make the best use of this precious resource through a range of services related to water access, sustainable water management strategies, and water risk management.