EverWind submits application for industrial access to Richmond County water supply
The company wants to use water from Landrie Lake to produce green hydrogen
One of the companies hoping to create a green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Nova Scotia has filed an application with the provincial Environment Department for access to a Richmond County water supply.
A spokesperson for EverWind Fuels confirmed Friday that the application is for an industrial water withdrawal permit for Landrie Lake. A spokesperson for the Environment Department said the application is under review and no decision has been made.
EverWind wants to use wind and solar energy produced in Nova Scotia to extract hydrogen from water it would take from the Landrie Lake water utility and export that product to Europe.
Company spokesperson Rudee Gaudet said EverWind would cover the full cost of design, engineering and construction of all infrastructure related to the water supply.
Echoing comments made by Port Hawkesbury Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton, Gaudet said if the project is approved, it is not expected to have an effect on local water resources.
The company wants to take 9.5 million litres of water each day. Daily capacity at the Landrie Lake water utility is 36.6 million litres.
'Safe sustainable supply'
"Industrial demand for water from Landrie Lake has declined significantly in the last few decades as industrial activity in the region has declined," Gaudet said in a statement.
"Prior to application, thorough environmental and hydrology assessments were performed to confirm the safe sustainable supply of the lake to meet our requirements without impacting others."
Gaudet said commercial negotiations are ongoing to try to sign a contract with a buyer for the hydrogen.
EverWind is one of two companies trying to get a green hydrogen project up and running at Point Tupper. The other is Bear Head Energy.
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