Bear Head gets environmental nod for Nova Scotia project

Bear Head Energy has received environmental assessment approval from the Nova Scotia Minister of Environment and Climate Change for the company’s green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage and loading facility, Bear Head, in Point Tupper, N.S.

Bear Head is permitted for up to 2 GW of hydrogen electrolysers. At full build-out and peak power inflow, Bear Head could produce up to 350,000 tonnes of hydrogen and 2m tonnes of ammonia per year, positioning Nova Scotia to be a leader in the production of green hydrogen and ammonia and a critical part of the global energy transition.

Bear Head will be developed in phases and is expected to commence deliveries of green hydrogen and ammonia by 2028 at costs among the lowest in the world, driven by Nova Scotia’s wind resource, support from the Canadian federal government and proximity to key markets.

Bear Head is a wholly owned subsidiary of BAES Infrastructure, a diversified energy company focused on the development, construction and operation of energy transition projects. BAES Infrastructure officially launched in March 2023, with its seed portfolio including hydrogen-focused platforms such as Bear Head, OneH2, and a low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production, distribution and export hub under development in South Texas, as well as solar and wind renewable energy platforms Swift Current Energy and BAES Renewables.

The company has partnered with engineering, development and design firms Kiewit and io Consulting to develop a safe and efficient design for the green hydrogen and ammonia facility.

In addition to the environmental assessment approval, the company has several other permits and approvals in place, including approval to construct its marine terminal and offloading facility.