Edmonton International Airport (CYEG) is aggressively positioning itself as a global leader in hydrogen aviation, aiming to deploy hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2025 and leveraging the region's abundant low-carbon hydrogen supply.
CYEG's strategy focuses on creating demand for hydrogen through extensive partnerships to develop sustainable aviation fuels, convert its vehicle fleet, and establish a regional hydrogen hub, prioritizing the carbon intensity of hydrogen production.
The airport integrates a comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy throughout its operations, highlighted by a commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040, building the world's largest airport solar farm, and other sustainability initiatives.
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.
Airlines and fuel providers are experimenting with using hydrogen to power aircraft and vehicles, and Edmonton International Airport (CYEG) aims to be “on the leading edge of that,” according to vice president Myron Keehn.
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Alyssa is a staff writer at FreightWaves, covering sustainability news in the freight and supply chain industry, from low-carbon fuels to social sustainability, emissions & more. She graduated from Iowa State University with a double major in Marketing and Environmental Studies. She is passionate about all things environmental and enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, ultimate frisbee, hiking, and soccer.
