The Canadian Hydrogen Convention, held in Edmonton, drew over 8,000 attendees, underscoring Alberta's lead in hydrogen technology development. The event ran from April 23 to 25, 2024, at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Dr. Amit Kumar, Canada Research Chair at the University of Alberta, discussed hydrogen's potential as a sustainable energy
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Alberta is well-positioned to become a global leader in hydrogen production, leveraging decades of expertise and infrastructure developed for the oil and gas industry. Dr. Amit Kumar, a key advisor in developing Alberta's Hydrogen Roadmap, highlights the province's robust capabilities in producing hydrogen. Read more about Prof. Amit Kumar research
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Learn more about the U of A’s work to seek net-zero energy solutions and how we nurture next-generation scientists.
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The University of Alberta’s expertise on energy and environmental solutions will be at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, UAE, as leaders from around the world seek solutions to climate-related challenges. Our research group's recent study on hydrogen blending with natural gas has been featured in a
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Read the full article by clicking here, written by Gillian Rutherford. Excerpt Amit Kumar, professor of mechanical engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and deputy director of the U of A’s Future Energy Systems, is now Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Assessment of Energy Systems. “The goal of my research is to
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Dr. Amit Kumar provided comment on a pitched hydrogen pipeline: A coalition of Treaty 5 First Nations plans to create the Wáwátéwák Corridor, which would include a hydrogen pipeline, a power transmission line, a fibre-optic network and an all-weather road between Alberta and Manitoba. The project could provide renewable energy,
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A partnership to be signed between a Newfoundland company and Germany for Canada to export green hydrogen produced from wind energy. Read more from CBC News, Global News, and CTV News.
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The Academy recognizes professionals that have made remarkable contributions to engineering in Canada and abroad. Read about the 2022 Canadian Academy of Engineering fellows by clicking here.
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