Plug awarded 275 MW electrolyser order for Canadian green chemical project

Hydrogen solutions provider Plug Power Inc. has announced it has been awarded the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract to supply a 275 MW GenEco PEM electrolyser system for Hy2gen Canada Inc.’s “Courant” project. The system represents one of the largest electrolyser project awards to Plug to date.

Hy2gen is developing the Courant project as one of North America’s largest decarbonised ammonium nitrate facilities, supporting the mining industry’s goals in Québec, Central and Eastern Canada, and beyond.

Plug’s scope includes advanced engineering and system design activities to support electrolyser integration, plant configuration, and performance optimisation.

The large-scale hydrogen plant will support Hy2gen’s production of low-carbon ammonia, using electricity delivered via the Hydro-Québec grid, and that ammonia will then be further processed into renewable ammonium nitrate for the mining industry’s explosives needs.

Located in Baie-Comeau, Québec, the facility leverages Canada’s abundant low-carbon hydroelectric resources, established industrial and distribution infrastructure, and deep-water port access.

“Being selected as the electrolyser supplier for Hy2gen’s Courant project underscores Plug’s ability to support large-scale hydrogen and hydrogen-derived products,” said Jose Luis Crespo, President/CEO of Plug. “This project reflects growing demand for proven electrolyser technology and experienced partners capable of supporting complex, high-capacity developments required for industrial decarbonisation. In choosing Plug, Hy2gen has also recognized our unique ability to serve projects of this large magnitude thanks to Plug’s state-of-the-art gigafactory.”

The Courant project builds on Plug’s established relationship with Hy2gen, following previous collaborations on renewable hydrogen projects in Europe and ongoing hydrogen supply arrangements. Together, the companies continue to advance large-scale hydrogen projects across multiple geographies, reinforcing Plug’s position as a trusted technology and supply partner for leading global hydrogen developers.

Plug is building the global hydrogen economy with a fully integrated ecosystem spanning production, storage, delivery, and power generation. A first mover in the industry, Plug provides electrolyzers, liquid hydrogen, fuel cell systems, storage tanks, and fuelling infrastructure to industries such as material handling, industrial applications, and energy producers, advancing energy independence and decarbonisation at scale.

With electrolysers deployed across five continents, Plug leads in hydrogen production, delivering large-scale projects that redefine industrial power. The company has deployed over 72,000 fuel cell systems and 275 fuelling stations and is the largest user of liquid hydrogen. Plug is rapidly expanding its generation network to ensure reliable, domestically produced supply, with hydrogen plants currently operational in Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana, capable of producing 40 tons per day.