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CALGARY REGION HYDROGEN HUB OPENS TO CREATE NEW SOLUTIONS IN GLOBAL LOW-CARBON ECONOMY

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CALGARY, AB, March 21, 2025 /CNW/ – The Calgary region is taking a major step towards securing its competitive future in the emerging low-carbon global economy with the launch of the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub (CRH2). Managed by the Transition Accelerator, the innovation hub builds on the region’s strengths as Canada’s energy capital to drive investment, create jobs and position the region at the forefront of the clean hydrogen sector.

As the world’s major economies race to establish competitive low and non-emitting industries, hydrogen is widely expected to play a growing role in powering the future economy. With the Calgary region’s skilled workforce, rapidly growing innovation ecosystem and strategic location as an inland port for Western Canada, the region can take a leading role in the global hydrogen market, which is projected to grow to $700 billion annually by mid-century.

To seize this opportunity, CRH2 will aggregate demand for hydrogen at scale as an economically sustainable fuel source by enabling collaboration between Alberta’s existing hydrogen producers and the businesses and facilities that will act as demand centres for hydrogen consumption. The hub will bring together experts across industries with early potential to anchor a self-sustaining hydrogen economy, working closely with industry partners to coordinate research and initiatives, facilitate application of hydrogen solutions and overcome barriers to hydrogen development.

The CRH2 will also serve as a point of connection for Calgary’s hydrogen ecosystem, sharing insights, analytics and inspiration to provide the region with a competitive edge. With an initial focus on airports, heat and power, hydrogen corridors, industrial and municipal fleets and trains, the initiative aims to generate significant private-sector project development — projected at up to $75 million — and create over 100 skilled jobs. 

While today’s announcement marks the launch of The Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub, the initiative is the result of more than two years of strategic coordination between government, community and private partners with a shared vision for a fuel hydrogen future in the Calgary region. Building on the successful model of the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub and aligning with the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada and Alberta’s Hydrogen Roadmap, the CRH2 represents a coordinated effort to support a prosperous future for the city and the region in a world moving to low carbon energy.

The Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub’s initial membership includes Calgary Economic Development, the Transition Accelerator and Wheatland County, with over $3 million in funding from Alberta Innovates, Calgary Economic Development, the City of Calgary and Prairies Economic Development Canada. This initiative is also integral to Calgary’s climate strategy, which targets reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Learn more about how to get involved in the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub by visiting calgaryhydrogen.ca.

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“Alberta has the skills and expertise to be a leader in the net-zero economy. Our government is investing in the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub to position Calgary at the forefront of knowledge sharing, hydrogen corridor development, and to support the supply and demand opportunities of hydrogen – not just in southern Alberta, but beyond.”
– Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

“Calgary has always been at the forefront of energy innovation, and the launch of the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub is a big win for our city. This initiative brings together industry, government, and researchers to create jobs, attract investment, and cement Calgary’s role in the clean energy future. We’re building on our strengths, keeping our economy competitive, and making sure Calgary remains a leader in the energy sector for years to come.”
– George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview

“The Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub will play a key role in helping Alberta attain its goals of being a global supplier in hydrogen products to markets like Japan and Korea, while also supplying cleaner fuel for Albertans and our industry.”
– Honourable Brian Jean, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Government of Alberta

“Alberta’s hydrogen economy is gaining momentum. Alberta Innovates and its Hydrogen Centre of Excellence are driving the production, deployment and use of hydrogen, and now the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub is bolstering the growth of the hydrogen economy in the Calgary region. This important initiative will help to advance the adoption of hydrogen technologies that will benefit Albertans across the province.”
– Mike Mahon, CEO, Alberta Innovates

“The Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub is a landmark initiative that showcases our city’s leadership in the global energy transition. As a city known for our resiliency and innovative approaches to solving global challenges, the public and private partnerships facilitated through this hub will set our city apart and advance our position as global energy leader.”
– Mayor Jyoti Gondek, City of Calgary

“Calgary is a city underpinned by innovation, that has and always will be the energy capital of Canada. With a skilled talent pool and forward-thinking businesses, we are strongly positioned to step forward, aggregate demand for hydrogen and test new energy solutions that can be scaled globally. The opening of the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub will create jobs and attract investment, and is a pivotal step in our journey to becoming a global leader in the hydrogen economy.”
–Brad Parry, President and CEO, Calgary Economic Development and CEO, Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund

“Collaboration is our most powerful tool in advancing decarbonization—whether at the regional, provincial, national, or international level. The launch of the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub is an important milestone for Alberta’s growing hydrogen economy. As we work to position Alberta as a global leader in hydrogen production and innovation, we look forward to partnering with the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub to strengthen Alberta’s leadership, drive economic opportunities, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.”
– Brent Lakeman, Executive Director, Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub

“As Canadians urgently reevaluate our approach to economic security in a rapidly evolving geopolitical environment, combating climate change remains a real priority. The hydrogen industry presents the Calgary region with the opportunity to simultaneously pursue both objectives, leveraging its established reputation as Canada’s energy leader to secure its competitive position in a low-carbon future. The Transition Accelerator is honoured to contribute to the establishment of this significant initiative.”
– Dan Wicklum, CEO, The Transition Accelerator

“Wheatland County is helping chart a path of energy diversification by leveraging its strategic location and resources to support hydrogen technology innovations within Alberta.”
– Amber Link, Reeve, Wheatland County

ABOUT CALGARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Calgary Economic Development is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary’s growth. Our job is to connect people with resources that can help them grow their careers or businesses, thrive in new locations or markets and feel at home in our community. We steward the economic strategy, Uplook: An Action Plan for Our Economy with the mandate to position Calgary for long-term economic success by supporting the expansion, retention and acquisition of companies, capital and talent. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. For more information, please visit our website at www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Calgary Economic Development
Grace Fullerton
Manager, Communications
Media Line: 403 880 7040 | Email: media@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com 

Prairies Economic Development Canada
Rohit Sandhu
Communications Manager
Media Line: 587-337-3141 | Email: rohit.sandhu@prairiescan.gc.ca

Government of Alberta
Josh Aldrich
Press Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Minerals
Phone: 780-427-3740 | josh.aldrich@gov.ab.ca 

Alberta Innovates
Trevor Lynn
Senior Manager, Communications
trevor.lynn@albertainnovates.ca 

City of Calgary
Media Line: 403-828-2954 | Email: media.relations@calgary.ca

The Transition Accelerator 
Peter Hemminger
Communications Lead
Media Line: 403-710-5119 | Email: phemminger@transitionaccelerator.ca 

Wheatland County 
Amber Link
Reeve
Phone: 403-934-8252

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Big Jump SEO Partners with VHIS101 and HKVHIS to Launch AI Content Optimization Project for VHIS, Jointly Promoting Public Education on Healthcare Protection

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HONG KONG, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To promote the importance of the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) to the public and raise awareness of healthcare protection, Big Jump SEO Solutions, a professional digital marketing and SEO consultancy, today officially announced a strategic partnership with two specialized health insurance information platforms, VHIS101 and HKVHIS. The three parties will jointly drive a large-scale AI content optimization project, utilizing technological synergies to deepen public healthcare protection education across Hong Kong.

Although the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme has been available for years, consumers still have many questions regarding the differences between Standard and Flexi Plans, premium tax deductions, and claims processes. In this collaboration, Big Jump SEO will provide top-tier SEO architecture and AI content optimization solutions to reshape, verify, and semantically upgrade tens of thousands of articles on medical insurance, life insurance, and critical illness insurance across the VHIS101 and HKVHIS websites. This not only ensures the authority and real-time accuracy of the information, but also allows search engines to deliver high-quality health insurance information more precisely to citizens in need.

A representative from Big Jump SEO stated: “We are honored to partner with VHIS101 and HKVHIS. Healthcare protection directly impacts the well-being of every citizen. By optimizing content delivery efficiency through AI and big data, we can break down information barriers and empower more citizens to understand the practical benefits of VHIS.”

Representatives from VHIS101 and HKVHIS added that this three-way partnership will help build a more credible information ecosystem for VHIS, life insurance, and critical illness insurance. Looking ahead, they will continue to utilize AI technology to launch more interactive coverage comparison tools and health education columns, comprehensively bolstering the healthcare defense awareness of Hong Kong citizens.

About Big Jump SEO Solutions

Big Jump SEO Solutions is a comprehensive digital marketing company that focuses on providing customized Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content marketing, and online advertising solutions for its clients. With in-depth industry experience and innovative strategies, Big Jump is committed to helping brands enhance their online visibility and stand out in the online market.

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“Think Large & Demanding EMC Chambers, Think ERETEC” ERETEC Brings Its Large-Scale, Specialized EMC Chamber Expertise to Global Markets

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ERETEC Inc. is accelerating its global expansion, drawing on its expertise in large-scale and specialized EMC chambers for defense, aerospace, and future mobility. Its 10-meter full-vehicle EMC chamber at KATECH demonstrates the company’s engineering capabilities in meeting the complex testing requirements of large electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Accelerating global expansion on Korea’s largest track record of ultra-large chambers, including the nation’s first satellite launch vehicle and high-power RCS EMC chambersProving proprietary engineering that surpasses global standards, as demonstrated by KATECH’s large-scale 10-meter full-vehicle chamberSecuring global competitiveness with turnkey solutions that go beyond construction, from bespoke design to maintenance

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ERETEC Inc. (CEO Man Young Chi), Korea’s largest electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) chamber specialist, is launching a full-scale expansion into global markets, building on its track record of constructing large-scale and special-purpose chambers for advanced industries, including defense, aerospace, and future mobility.

“We will not rest on our laurels as Korea’s first and largest. With our optimized bespoke solutions and technical expertise, we aim to become a world-leading EMC chamber specialist.” Man Young Chi, CEO of ERETEC Inc.

ERETEC is a leading provider of turnkey solutions for large defense systems, satellite and space components (EMC/RF), automotive applications, and ultra-large commercial EMC chambers exceeding 20 meters. The company holds Korea’s largest track record in special-purpose chambers requiring advanced technical expertise, including the nation’s first satellite launch vehicle EMC chamber and first high-power RCS EMC chamber, setting the standard for Korea’s EMC infrastructure market.

An Unrivaled Track Record at Home as a Springboard for Global Expansion

Global demand for high-performance, large-scale EMC chambers has surged in recent years, driven by rising defense exports worldwide and the rapid growth of the electric vehicle and aerospace industries. Confident that its expertise in designing and building chambers of the highest technical complexity will give it a substantial technological edge in global markets, ERETEC is accelerating its overseas expansion.

A key reference project drawing significant attention from international buyers is the 10-meter full-vehicle EMC chamber for electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH), which showcases ERETEC’s proprietary technological capabilities.

Measuring 30 meters long, 25 meters wide, and 12 meters high, the chamber features an expansive Ø11-meter Quiet Zone, far exceeding the Ø6 meters at the upper end of conventional 10-meter EMC chambers. This allows large commercial vehicles such as electric buses and hydrogen trucks to be tested precisely in their entirety. Combined with a specialized area that supports loads of up to 50 tons, the chamber provides a world-class environment optimized for EMC testing of heavy zero-emission vehicles.

Bespoke Turnkey Solutions as a Global Differentiator

ERETEC’s core competitive advantage in the global chamber market lies in its ability to design bespoke chamber environments precisely tailored to each customer’s needs and product characteristics.

Going beyond chamber construction, the company provides comprehensive lifecycle engineering services, from proposing optimal EMC testing solutions to conducting tests, analyzing results, and providing ongoing global technical support after installation.

“We will not rest on our laurels as Korea’s first and largest,” said Man Young Chi, CEO of ERETEC. “Building on world-class references such as the KATECH full-vehicle EMC chamber, we will actively pursue opportunities in overseas markets.”

He added, “With our optimized bespoke solutions and technical expertise, we aim to become a world-leading EMC chamber specialist that contributes to the advancement of high-tech industries worldwide.”

Founded in 1999, ERETEC has pioneered electromagnetic compatibility, antenna and reverberation chamber design, and test and measurement solutions. The company has supplied high-quality EMC chambers, measurement systems, and robust electromagnetic pulse (EMP) protection solutions to customers in Korea and abroad, building a strong foundation of technical credibility.

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Michelle Park, ERETEC INC., 82 31-345-1134, michelle.park@eretec.com, https://www.eretec.com/en/

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New electrification index shows China out front as US risks stalling and Europe’s policies outpace delivery

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LONDON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China is pulling ahead on electrification, while the US risks losing momentum and some of Europe’s biggest economies have yet to translate policy into delivery, according to new analysis.

The Electrification Competitiveness Index assesses progress in 16 countries, measuring electrification delivery on the ground and the conditions needed for further progress. These enabling and deployment factors indicate how ready economies are for businesses to electrify operations.

The analysis exposes a widespread implementation gap, with policy and other enabling conditions ahead of electrification deployment across most countries.

The Index, developed by We Mean Business Coalition with support from RMI, assesses Australia, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, the Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, UK and US.

Electrification, combined with clean power, can reduce fossil fuel reliance, strengthen energy security, reduce exposure to volatile fuel prices, support growth and productivity, cut emissions and improve health through cleaner air. It will be a key focus at COP31.

Countries are grouped in four categories:

Solid foundation – China, France, Spain: relatively strong deployment and strong enablers. China has the highest deployment score, backed by coordinated grid investment, industrial policy and incentives. France and Spain score well on grid performance and clean power shares. In all three countries, electricity prices are more competitive against gas than in most other economies assessed.

Potential for take-off – Germany, India, Italy, Poland, UK: enablers higher than deployment. The UK has the largest gap between policy and delivery. Electricity costs around five times as much as gas per unit of energy for UK industry, while Germany faces a grid connection backlog of hundreds of gigawatts.

Risk of stalling – US, Australia, Brazil, Ethiopia, South Korea: deployment sits at/above the halfway mark with enablers below the median. In the US federal policy reversals and grid bottlenecks risk slowing momentum. The US has more than 2TW of generation and storage waiting in interconnection queues, compared with roughly 1.3TW of existing generating capacity.

Early-stage adoption – Indonesia, the Philippines and South Africa: below the halfway marks on deployment and enablers. Clean power accounts for 18% of generation in Indonesia and South Africa and 23% in the Philippines, while grid investment in all three is below 0.4% of GDP, against 0.65% average across the sample.

 

Report & full release: https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/new-index-maps-electrification-competitiveness-of-countries/

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