Newfoundland & Labrador: Leading Hydrogen Opportunities

In a bid to reshape its energy landscape and spearhead the transition towards sustainable practices, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is actively engaged in advancing wind - hydrogen and renewable energy. With abundant natural resources and a strategic location along key shipping routes the province is positioning itself as a potential hub for exporting hydrogen to international markets, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change and meet ambitious emission reduction targets.

At the forefront of this green energy development is the province's ambitious Renewable Energy Plan, which outlines a comprehensive strategy to leverage hydrogen as a clean and versatile energy carrier. With vast reserves of hydropower and wind energy, Newfoundland and Labrador possess the ideal conditions for producing hydrogen through electrolysis, a process that splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity.

Photo: Glen Paul, Wind Farm in Fermeuse

Embracing hydrogen offers significant potential for the province, generating employment opportunities across construction, research and development, operations, and the supply chain. By investing in hydrogen infrastructure and facilitating collaboration among government, industry, and research institutions, NL strives to seize the opportunities in this growing market while simultaneously reducing its environmental impact.

Empowering this transition, Energy NL's Wind At Our Backs campaign stands as a formidable initiative, its purpose is to raise awareness about the immense potential for wind energy projects and green hydrogen production within the region. Simultaneously, econext collaborates with businesses, providing customized support to enhance their competitiveness, drive research and development, and offer training resources for entrepreneurs and professionals in the green economy.

Among its offerings, the College of the North Atlantic offers a specialized Hydrogen Technician Diploma program, focusing on hydrogen safety and production technologies. In parallel, Memorial University’s Thermal, Fluids, and Energy Research Lab is dedicated to advancing sustainability, with a specific emphasis on clean hydrogen production techniques. With the wind propelling us forward, we stride toward a more environmentally conscious future.

Fueling momentum, the Port of Argentia in Newfoundland and Germany's Hamburg Port Authority unite under a transformative Letter of Intent (LOI) to pioneer a hydrogen export/import corridor. This bold collaboration propels both ports to forefront positions in shaping the global energy landscape.



Several major players in the hydrogen and renewable energy sector have established offices in St. John’s, solidifying its position as a favorable location for this dynamic industry. The convergence of abundant natural resources, government support, and strategic positioning makes St. John’s an ideal hub for service and supply within the sector.

Volunteer and Community Fair April 16

The City of St. John’s in partnership with the Community Sector Council NL is hosting a Volunteer and Community Fair Event to help connect residents with volunteer opportunities. Volunteers help make our city a better place to live, work and play and are an integral part of our programs and services. The fair will take place Tuesday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the St. John’s Community Market, 245 Freshwater Road. Event admission is free. Over 40 community organizations who offer volunteer placements will be in attendance.

The City has a strategic direction to be a Connected City where people feel connected, have a sense of belonging and are actively engaged in community life.

2025 Canada Games Volunteer Opportunity

Be one of the 5,000 volunteers that will welcome the nation to St. John’s for 18 exciting days of celebrating our country’s best amateur athletes. Become a volunteer.

Cold Oceans & Northern opportunities and funding

Looking for funding opportunities related to oceans and the North? Memorial University’s Cold Oceans & Northern initiative recently launched a new webpage to share job listings, event information, funding opportunities, and much more. Visit their website for job postings, opportunities for researchers, resources for students at Memorial University, as well as the public.

Tides of Opportunity video series

Econext’s Tides of Opportunity video series promotes Ocean CleanTech careers in Newfoundland and Labrador. Stemming from a series of engaging in-person events and real-time demonstrations, this initiative provides a unique platform for both students and seasoned professionals to gain insights directly from industry leaders. View the full series of videos at: econext.ca/tides-of-opportunity

Co. Innovation Centre

techNL has revealed the name and branding of its new Innovation Centre for Remote Operations Co. Innovation Centre based on the concepts of converge, collaborate and co-create. The primary focus of the Innovation Centre is to address the technology development needs of established and growing companies. It is imagined as a space where companies can collaborate, develop new technologies, showcase tech and avail of training programs. With a focus on energy, mining, manufacturing, transportation, defence, and health care, the Centre is paving the way for a future fuelled by collaboration and cutting-edge technology.

Big news! The Launch campus of the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University

in Holyrood has been selected as a test centre for NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic network. www.mi.mun.ca

Did you know the Gardiner Centre is an approved training provider with the Canada-NL Job Grant? The Grant provides tuition assistance to eligible businesses and organizations to help offset the cost of training for their employees. gov.nl.ca

Congratulations to the Mel Woodward Cup 2024 Winners!

The competition helps accelerate the most innovative and high-potential student-led startups at Memorial University. gazette.mun.ca

Canada's Ocean Supercluster has announced new projects, including a $950,000 funding package led by CORSphere Software of St. John’s, who plan to make their AI easy to integrate with existing fleet management software, with a focus on lowering fuel consumption and predicting maintenance needs. oceansupercluster.ca

The City of St. John's has been allocated over $10.4 million in federal funding through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund to stimulate housing growth. stjohns.ca

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