Engagement and Project Timeline
The team of Terra Nova Hydrogen (TNH) was the first mover in the green hydrogen industry in Newfoundland with first contacts to operators in the province established as early as 2020.
TNH strives to develop the project with principles of responsible land use, in harmony with the local users and the environment.
October 2027
Construction of industrial complex and wind farm complete
March 2025
Commence wind farm construction
November 2024
Commence industrial site construction
Fall 2024
Conclude environmental review and permitting processes
July 2024
Complete wind measurement activity.
July 2023
Commence wind measurement data collection.
Commences pre-feasibility studies.
June 2023
TNH hosts Town Halls in southwest Burin Peninsula.
May 2023
TNH commences environmental review process.
April 20, 2023:
TNH issues public statement on project status.
March 23, 2023
Terra Nova Hydrogen becomes one of nineteen proponents responding to the province’s Crown Land Call for Bids for Wind Energy Projects by proposing a southwest Burin Peninsula 3,000 MW isolated grid wind farm feeding an industrial site from which ammonia will be produced for export.
February 3, 2023
Terra Nova Hydrogen (TNH) meets with Burin Peninsula Energy Advisory Board.
January, 2023
Local college: Discussion on training programs, local resource use, training, and re-training for opportunities in renewable energy and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields with emphasis on gender equality and inclusion for all.
Virtual and in person engagements, provided project updates to all Town Councils in the vicinity of the project in the Burin Peninsula: on Industrial site, port usage and inbound traffic, local employment opportunities and training. Conducted site tours.
Addressed and noted the project will respect needs of trail users, cabin owners, hunters, and foragers. Investigated various town water systems to supply water. Ensure the project will aim to mitigate any impact of turbine noise.
St. Lawrence Academy students (two groups). Presentation to introduce the project concept and future career opportunities on the Burin Peninsula. Student’s showed keen interest in potential future role for hydrogen as a carbon-free fuel source. Discussed various future career opportunities, timing of operations and addressed questions related to the impact on local ATV trails.
John Burke School students (three groups). Presentation to introduce project concept and provided information on job opportunities, energy consumption and mitigating impact on land and water.
October, 2022
Green Hydrogen Canada nominates the southwest Burin Peninsula as an area of interest for wind energy development.
September, 2022
In person and virtual meetings with local Town Councils to introduce the project, concept focused on: local employment opportunities, availability of skilled and qualified labour, general acceptance of wind energy facility in the community, water supply, municipal planning, resident’s concerns. Identify ammonia storage plans
August, 2022
Project team called upon representatives of Towns and Local Service Districts on the Burin Peninsula, including the Burin Peninsula Energy Advisory Board, Towns of Burin, St. Lawrence, Lewin’s Cove, Marystown, Parker’s Cove, Grand Bank, NL, to introduce the Project’s concept and discussed: potential of wind energy on the island of Newfoundland, particularly the Burin Peninsula as an energy hub. Noted expectations for comprehensive environmental impact assessment. Identified training to maximize local employment opportunities; ensure timing of training aligns with project’s schedule, training for possible local assembly and ongoing work. Highlighted engagement with Trades NL, other labor unions as well as with the Federal Minister of Labour. Commit to open and inclusive engagement and communication with local communities.
Project updates to MHAs on the Burin Peninsula. Addressed noise and visual impact concerns..
July 2022
Project welcomes Miawpukek First Nation (MFN) as an equity partner.
Meetings with local MHAs and MP to introduce the project concept and discussed intentions for: employment in construction and operations, economic impact., environmental assessment, determining quality of wind resources, impact on fish harvesting, port development, impact on communities and residential areas, land use in remote areas and engagement and outreach with Town Councils and the general public.
Met with Town Councillors and staff from local municipalities to introduce the project concept. Discussed next steps with aim to formulate an engagement plan.
March-April, 2022
Green Hydrogen Canada (GHC) surveys the island of Newfoundland and identifies the Burin Peninsula as its area of primary interest for the establishment of a wind farm and industrial complex for the production of hydrogen for conversion to ammonia for export.
February, 2022
Initial meeting and early engagement with Trades NL to introduce the project concept as well as to discuss labour and human resource requirements and alignment on working together to advance the project, with the objective to maximize Newfoundland and Labrador’s workforce, including Indigenous and diverse communities, talent and expertise.
January, 2022
Engaged the office of the Federal Labour Minister, Hon. Seamus O’Regan with aim of early engagement on labour and training pertaining to Newfoundland and Labrador. Introduced the project and discussed initiatives to bridge labour and training to include renewables on sectorial workforce program and implications for Newfoundland and Labrador’s workforce. Agreement to work on concept paper for support from the federal government to fund training for renewable energy projects.
Summer 2021 - December 2021
Increased level of engagement and advocacy for renewable energy and its potential to produce green hydrogen and ammonia in the province for export purposes.
December 2020 - Summer 2021
Engaged with Nalcor Energy to evaluate excess power available from Muskrat Falls. Requested wind development to be permitted and advocated for lifting of moratorium and an updated renewable energy policy.
Early engagement with IET, Crown Lands and relevant government departments to promote and advocate for renewable energy. Evaluated wind resources and performed site suitability for various regions, both on the island of Newfoundland and in Labrador.