Indigenous-led innovation advances green hydrogen project in Kamloops – The Environment Journal

December 12, 2025

Elemental Clean Fuels (ECF) is partnering with Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development and Kruger Kamloops Pulp L.P. to advance the Kamloops Clean Energy Centre (KCEC), a proposed 10‑megawatt green hydrogen facility at the Kruger pulp mill in Kamloops, B.C.

KCEC is expected to supply 100 per cent of its green hydrogen to Kruger’s kiln, replacing approximately 16 per cent of the mill’s natural gas consumption and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 7,000 tonnes per year. The oxygen produced will be reused directly in mill operations to improve pulp processing and whitening, helping to reduce reliance on harsher chemicals and supporting a more circular local economy.

“We’re honoured to work alongside Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and Kruger Kamploops Pulp L.P. to bring the Kamloops Clean Energy Centre to life,” says Zachary Steele, CEO, Elemental Clean Fuels. “KCEC is the perfect example of our mission: proven technology, private capital, and the strong partnerships to deliver Canada’s low-carbon economy. We’re excited to advance this with Sc.wén̓wen and Kruger for Kamloops and beyond.”

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