Blackjacks launches Alberta’s first commercial hydrogen fueling station

Blackjacks Roadhouse has announced Alberta’s first commercial hydrogen fuelling station, which will be situated along Highway 2 in Leduc County.

Alberta Ministry of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean, Premiere Danielle Smith, Blackjacks Roadhouse Owner Clarence Shields, and Leduc County Mayor Tanni Doblanko cut the ribbon during the announcement of the new commercial hydrogen fuelling station.

The project was made through a partnership with Blackjacks Roadhouse, the Alberta Motor Transport Association, the Nikola Corporation, PrairiesCan, Emissions Reduction Alberta, Leduc County, and Suncor.

Along with the refueling station, the province reiterated its commitment to the “5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge” – a goal of 5,000 hydrogen cars on Alberta roads within five years.

Construction of the hydrogen fuelling station is ongoing, and is hoped to be up and running by the end of April.