Completion of what has been dubbed the "world’s largest hydrogen refuelling station" has been moved further down the road.
Hydra Energy spokesperson Katherine Arnett confirmed Monday that its refuelling station and hydrogen production facility is now slated to be open by fall 2026. It had previously been scheduled for completion by early this year.
"Hydra's flagship refuelling station in P.G. is still on track, and while our team has made a lot of progress the reality is that the project requires a few long lead items and new requirements from BCER (BC Environmental Review) that have slowed down the schedule," Arnett said in an email.
Specifics on the new requirements were not provided.
"We are still very positive and see no problems with the station moving forward. Hydra has been very fortunate to receive a warm welcome in the Prince George community and look forward to working with fleets in the region soon," Arnett added.
The $62-million facility will be located on five acres at the intersection of Sintich Road and Northern Crescent and is to produce 3,250 kilograms of hydrogen per day and refuel as quickly as diesel and up to 24 converted trucks each hour across four bays.
The station's low-carbon hydrogen is to be produced from two on-site, five-megawatt electrolyzers with electricity coming from BC Hydro.
In March 2023, Hydra signed up eight fleets adding up to 80 heavy-duty trucks to long-term purchasing agreements.
