SARNIA, ON: To support the recently branded Ontario�s Hydrogen Hub, a low-carbonhydrogen strategy is to be developed by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership.The strategy will provide a business case for industry, define targeted pathways toattract hydrogen related foreign direct investments, and assist existing local facilities toinfluence corporate decision making with the goal of driving investment and expansionlocally.Led by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, the Ontario�s Hydrogen Hub waslaunched in 2021 and is supported by an alliance of twenty local stakeholders, includingindustry, research, and economic development leaders to kickstart the Sarnia-Lambtonarea�s low-carbon hydrogen economy and position the region for success as Canadashifts towards a low-carbon future. The vision of Ontario�s Hydrogen Hub is to leveragethe strong local hydrogen infrastructure as a catalyst to position the Sarnia-Lambtonarea to become home to the low carbon hydrogen sector for Ontario and beyond.Supported by Global Affairs Canada�s CanExport Community Investments program, thelow-carbon hydrogen strategy will guide efforts by the Sarnia-Lambton EconomicPartnership and partners in the Ontario�s Hydrogen Hub by providing the framework androadmap for industry attraction, while supporting the long-term success of the Sarnia-Lambton area in the low-carbon economy. Similar strategies have led to thedevelopment of successful hydrogen hubs and associated investment in competingregions of Canada, such as Alberta.�The hydrogen industry is expected to see billions of dollars of investment acrossCanada over the next few years with a focus on decarbonizing energy across a varietyof platforms and uses,� said partnership interim-CEO Judith Morris. �The Sarnia-Lambton area is positioned to be Ontario�s leader in hydrogen production, demand,research, and associated investment. A regional low-carbon hydrogen strategy willallow Ontario�s Hydrogen Hub to align with the Ontario and Canada hydrogenstrategies, to maximize the potential for foreign direct investment and job creation, asCanada pursues its commitment to a net-zero future.�Local, provincial, and national stakeholders will be asked to participate in thedevelopment of the low-carbon hydrogen strategy, which is expected to be completed inthe first half of 2022.ABOUT Sarnia-Lambton Economic PartnershipThe Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is the lead economic developmentagency for the Sarnia-Lambton area. Funded by the County of Lambton, we have afocus on promoting the distinct advantages that Sarnia-Lambton proudly offerscompanies and residents. By coordinating community-based economic developmentinitiatives and working to maintain a commercially attractive environment, we foster newbusiness creation, help ensure that established firms remain and grow here, and workto attract growing businesses to the Sarnia-Lambton area. Visit sarnialambton.on.ca tolearn more.Media ContactMatthew SlotwinskiSenior Economic Development OfficerSarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership519-332-1820matthew@sarnialambton.on.ca
