Edmonton International Airport (CYEG) is actively positioning itself as a global leader in hydrogen adoption, aiming for hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2025 and converting its ground vehicle fleet.
The airport is strategically creating demand for low-carbon hydrogen through partnerships to stimulate supply, investment, and job growth, a unique approach compared to others awaiting supply.
CYEG integrates a comprehensive ESG strategy throughout its operations, focusing on the carbon intensity of hydrogen production and implementing other large-scale sustainability initiatives like the world's largest airport solar farm.
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.
