Clean Technology Archives - Alberta Innovates

Powering the Future

Alberta Innovates is building Alberta’s energy future through funding programs and applied research focused on the production, deployment and use of hydrogen and CCUS technology across the economy.

InnoTech Alberta and C-FER Technologies help bring this vision to life through applied research, testing and engineering expertise.

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InnoTech Alberta and C-FER Technologies are attending the 2026 Canadian Hydrogen Convention.

Visit booth #604 to learn about how we’re supporting a bright, hydrogen-powered future for the energy industry.

Excellence in Hydrogen

We serve the entire hydrogen chain, from production and transmission to power generation and application.

InnoTech Alberta tests, validates, and proves hydrogen technologies on behalf of clients. That includes operating the Hydrogen Quality Centre, the first facility in Canada to offer advanced, fuel-cell-grade hydrogen quality testing.

Other services include:

Hydrogen fuel analysis
Innovation and certification (hydrogen gas and gas-blend standardization)
Specification testing (ensure delivered hydrogen meets industry needs)
Advanced analysis (sample collection from points of delivery)
Research and development (developing the next iteration of hydrogen testing equipment)

2026 Technical Conference Sessions

In-Situ Hydrogen Production Potential in Mature Thermal Oil Reservoirs

Date	Time	Room Number	Presenter
April 21, 2026	10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.	H2 Tech Hub 1, Exhibition Floor	Hong Jiang, Researcher, InnoTech Alberta

Details: Many thermal oil reservoirs in Alberta have been operated for decades and are approaching their economic recovery limit despite still containing valuable heat and residual oil. This residual energy and feedstock can be used to produce hydrogen rather than oil. Up to 1 million tonnes of hydrogen is estimated to be recoverable from existing and future mature thermal oil reservoirs. Given such potential, InnoTech Alberta is developing a process to produce hydrogen in mature thermal oil reservoirs. The goals of the technology development are to maximize hydrogen yield, minimize carbon intensity, and determine economic viability.

This presentation will exhibit the results of InnoTech Alberta’s ongoing development of an in-situ hydrogen production process in mature thermal oil reservoirs. We will discuss what our findings mean for potential commercial deployment.

Underground Leak Migration Behavior of Hydrogen-Methane Blends: A Meso-scale Study

Date	Time	Room Number	Presenter
April 21, 2026	2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.	H2 Tech Hub 2, Exhibition Floor	E. George Ohaeri, Research Engineer, C-FER Technologies

Details: Given the transition to cleaner-energy solutions, there is focus on hydrogen as a potential fuel source. However, there are challenges that must be identified and addressed before it becomes a practical solution. One such challenge is the potential stratification behaviour of hydrogen when released from a blended gas leak.

Through the work highlighted in this presentation, it was determined that the lower density and molecular size of hydrogen relative to methane can result in stratification of the two gases from a blend, with the blend percentage, sand/soil characteristics, and leak rate having significant impacts.

Methane Pyrolysis Carbon in Carbon Filaments and Fibres

Date	Time	Room Number	Presenter
April 22, 2026	10:15 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.	H2 Tech Hub 2, Exhibition Floor	Shad Siddiqui, Researcher, InnoTech Alberta

Details: Methane pyrolysis is a promising pathway for clean hydrogen production, achieved by thermally decomposing methane sourced from natural gas or alternative feedstocks into hydrogen and carbon particles. Since the process produces roughly three kilograms of solid carbon for every kilogram of hydrogen, identifying high-value applications for this carbon byproduct is essential to improving the overall economic viability of methane pyrolysis.

This study investigates the incorporation of methane pyrolysis-derived carbon into polymers and asphaltenes to develop cost-effective composite feedstocks for producing carbon filaments and carbon fibers. Utilizing both asphaltene-based and polymer-based composite systems offers opportunities to enhance performance and improve economic viability. They examine how the added carbon influences the material properties of polymer filaments and carbonized fibers.

Celebrating excellence

C-FER Technologies is nominated for the 2026 Hydrogen Enabler Award for its role to enable safe, large‑scale hydrogen adoption.

With full‑scale testing facilities and specialized engineering capabilities, C-FER recreates real‑world conditions to understand how hydrogen affects material performance and equipment integrity. Its work helps industry clients make informed decision through every stage of operation.

Learn more about C-FER’s work in the hydrogen ecosystem.

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