Description

On 9 December 2022, EverWind Fuels Company, registered the EverWind Point Tupper Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Project – Phase 1 for environmental assessment (EA), in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to develop and operate a Certified Green energy hydrogen and ammonia production facility on an industrial property situated along the Strait of Canso near Port Hawkesbury, Cape Breton. The green ammonia produced and sold is expected to be transported internationally for use in decarbonizing various industrial processes, including the production of ammonia-based fertilizer. The Project intends to begin construction in Spring 2023.

Minister's Decision

On 7 February 2023, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change released a decision (PDF) concerning the review of the Point Tupper Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Project – Phase 1. The Minister has decided to approve the undertaking in accordance with Section 13(1)b of the Environmental Assessment Regulations, pursuant to Part IV of the Environment Act. The undertaking has been approved subject to a number of conditions (PDF).

Project Documents

• Public Notice (PDF)

Registration

• Minister's Decision, Approval (PDF)
• Conditions (PDF)
• Comments (PDF)
• EA Registration Document (PDF)
• Drawings 1-20 (PDF)
• Drawings 21-27 (PDF)
• Drawings 28-36 (PDF)
• Appendices A-F (PDF)
• Appendices G-K (PDF)
• Appendices L-M (PDF)
• Appendices N-O (PDF)
• Appendix P1 (PDF)
• Appendix P2 (PDF)
• Appendices Q- U (PDF)

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration were accepted until 18 January 2023.

All comments received from the public consultation are posted on the department's website for public viewing. In the case of an individual, the address, email and contact information will be removed before being placed on the website.