ATCO's Hydrogen Program - Harnessing Hydrogen for Alberta's Gas Grid.

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This is a joint meeting of Canadian Society of Senior Engineers and IEEE Life Members Affinity Groups.

This series of presentations has been occurring for more than 20 years and is now being also advertised to the IEEE Northern Canada Section (NCS) Life Members Affinity Group (LMAG) through vTools and other IEEE LMAG's and IEEE members depending upon the topic.  At the same time the Canadian Society of Senior Engineers (CSSE) is using their national organization to provide information, the subject and speaker to members across Canada.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday January 16, 2025. The meeting will open at 12:30 pm MST (2:30pm Eastern), with the presentation starting at 12:45 (2:45 pm EST). The meeting will be held via the Zoom platform, with the actual invitations sent the afternoon of Wednesday January 15. If you plan to attend and be included on the Zoom invite for this meeting please respond to Tom Madsen, tcmadsen@telus.net, before noon on Wednesday, January 15.

Please note the meeting originates in Alberta which is in the Mountain Time Zone, so if you are in another province you must account any necessary time shift. 

Title: Harnessing hydrogen for Alberta's gas grid. 

Presenter: Greg Caldwell

Summary:  ATCO is working in alignment with Alberta's Hydrogen Roadmap and the province's Emissions Reduction and Energy Development Plan to integrate hydrogen into the heating network.  ATCO is poised to build the initial infrastructure necessary to enable the creation of a clean hydrogen economy in the province, unlocking new opportunities for growth while addressing the pressing issue of emissions reduction. This presentation will explore the status of the hydrogen initiative, its impact on heating customers across Alberta, and the transformative economic opportunities for the region.

Bio: Greg Caldwell serves as Director of Policy & Advocacy at ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., where he utilizes his expertise in energy systems and finance to drive sustainable, secure, and cost-effective energy solutions that are vital to both Canada’s economic stability and national security.

 He supports strategic initiatives in low-emission technologies, such as hydrogen and renewable gas, while acknowledging the critical role of conventional energy infrastructure in sustaining the unprecedented standard of living enabled by abundant, reliable, and affordable energy. His approach emphasizes balancing forward-thinking innovation with the practical reality that robust energy systems are foundational to national security, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and agriculture.

As Chair of the Canadian Gas Association’s Innovation & New Markets Committee, Caldwell further extends his leadership through advisory board roles at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, NAIT, and the University of Alberta. A graduate in petroleum engineering from the University of Alberta and a Certified Professional Accountant, he is committed to advancing energy solutions that support both Canada’s economic resilience and its energy independence.

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FYI - Tentative Talks for 2025 H1:

Thursday, February 20: Speaker - Dr Vivian K Mushahwar, Professor, Department of Medicine and Neuroscience & Mental Health Institute, University of Alberta, Canada Research Chair in Functional Restoration, “ Update on Spinal Cord Injury Research”

Thursday, March 20: Speaker - Kelly Babichuk, Vice President and General Manager, Ashcor, “From Ashes to Opportunities: Ashcor and the Power of Reclaimed Resources”

Thursday, April 17: Speaker - Bob Emmott, PEng,  President and Chief Executive Officer, Maxim Power Corporation, “ Is Nuclear Still an Option for Electrical Generation in Alberta?

Thursday, May 15: Speaker - Leon Sutherland, PEng, Director of Engineering - Capture, Deep Sky Climate, “ The Size of the CO2 Direct Air Capture Market and Deep Sky’s Role “

Thursday, June 19: TBD