The project
The Projet Mauricie aims to build a green hydrogen production plant in Shawinigan, exclusively using renewable electricity generated in Quebec! In collaboration with the local community, we’ll be developing a self-generation park combining wind turbines and solar panels. By the end of 2029, the plant will be producing up to 70,000 tonnes of green hydrogen, supplying Quebec businesses with clean, sustainable local energy.
First and foremost, the Mauricie region is the cradle of hydroelectricity! It’s also an ideal region for producing green hydrogen, with abundant wind and solar resources and all the transportation infrastructure needed to supply Quebec businesses with clean energy. In addition, the region gives us access to water from the Saint-Maurice River and to Hydro-Québec’s grid to meet one-third of our electricity needs.
The green hydrogen will be destined exclusively for the Quebec market and will help to decarbonize sectors of the economy that are hard to electrify. By providing our local businesses with a reliable, environmentally friendly source of energy, the Projet Mauricie will also strengthen the economic and energy resilience of the Quebec economy.
What sets the Projet Mauricie apart is its profoundly Quebec-centred focus. The construction and commissioning of this developmental project will help diversify the economy of the Mauricie region and will generate spinoffs of more than $5.6 billion for the Quebec economy.
The Projet Mauricie will boost the Quebec economy by creating around 3,750 jobs per year during the construction phase. In addition, the project will generate 585 well-paid jobs to ensure its commissioning and operation. In all, 4,335 direct and indirect jobs will be created, making a significant contribution to the economic vitality of the Mauricie region.
The Projet Mauricie is currently in the development phase. In 2025, the project will submit its environmental impact study for public hearings to the Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement (BAPE) and will submit the exact locations of the wind turbines to the Commission de la protection du territoire agricole au Québec (CPTAQ). Construction is scheduled to start in early 2027, with the turbines due to come on stream at the end of 2029.
Contact
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