North Atlantic Launches Environmental Assessment for Phase 2 of Wind to Hydrogen Project
- Jul 20
- 2 min read
North Atlantic announced it is launching the environmental assessment process for Phase 2 of its Wind to Hydrogen Project on the Avalon Isthmus, building on the recent release of Phase 1 from the provincial Environmental Assessment process.
Phase 1 includes a 324 MW onshore wind farm east of Sunnyside, a green hydrogen generation plant and a hydrogenation plant at North Atlantic’s existing Come By Chance terminal, and a connecting transmission line. It is designed to produce 30,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year and is now advancing through Front End Engineering and Design (FEED). Phase 2 would add a 481 MW wind farm at and south of Bull Arm, expanding the project’s total green hydrogen production capacity to 60,000 tonnes per year for export to global markets. North Atlantic expects to register Phase 2 with the Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change in the fourth quarter of 2026 to formally begin the provincial Environmental Assessment process for this phase.
The Wind to Hydrogen Project combines some of Canada’s best onshore wind resources with North Atlantic’s existing infrastructure and decades of marine terminal operations at Come By Chance. The green hydrogen produced will be converted to a Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) - a stable liquid handled much like conventional fuels - for safe export to global markets. Together, the two phases are expected to:
• Produce approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually for export
• Create local employment opportunities, including an estimated 3,180 person years of
direct, indirect and induced employment during construction, and 75 direct, full-time
positions during operation
• Generate new opportunities for local businesses, contractors, and suppliers through
project procurement, construction activity, and long-term operations
• Support significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in the markets where the
hydrogen is used
• Help position Newfoundland and Labrador as a global player in hydrogen production and
export
“Advancing into Phase 2 reflects our long-term vision for green hydrogen in Newfoundland and Labrador and the development of North Atlantic’s Green Energy Hub,” said Jeff Murphy, Vice President Capital Projects at North Atlantic. “This step builds on significant planning and engagement alongside local communities. We believe this project will play a key role in the province’s green energy industry, create economic and community benefits, and help position the province as a global supplier of low-carbon energy.”
North Atlantic will host community information sessions at the Bull Arm Information Centre at the
following times:
• Wednesday, July 22: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Thursday, July 23, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Friday, July 24: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Local residents are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and share feedback that will help shape the second phase of the project.
Project information is available at greenenergyhub.ca and questions, comments, or input can be sent to greenenergy@northatlantic.ca.
Residents are also encouraged to sign up for our project newsletter at greenenergyhub.ca to receive ongoing updates.
For more information contact:
Mark Duggan, Director of Public Affairs and Engagement
