The Canadian Hydrogen Association co-hosts Korea-Canada Hydrogen Cooperation Forum in Toronto
TORONTO – The Canadian Hydrogen Association was pleased to co-host the 1st Korea-Canada Hydrogen Cooperation Forum with the Korea Hydrogen Alliance (H2KOREA) on June 1st in Toronto. The forum was held to strengthen hydrogen cooperation between Korea and Canada in advanced industries such as mobility, defence, resources, and related supply chains. The event was supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources of Korea and the Government of Ontario, with support from KOTRA.
The forum brought together approximately 60 participants from hydrogen-related organizations, institutions, and companies from both countries to share updates regarding policy and regulations, projects, and research initiatives.
The CHA’s Maike Althaus provided the opening remarks and emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation between Canada and Korea’s world-class hydrogen sectors.
“Canada and Korea bring highly complementary strengths to the hydrogen economy,” said Maike Althaus, Vice-President of Government Relations and Public Affairs at the CHA. “By deepening collaboration across the hydrogen value chain—from technology development and manufacturing to deployment and infrastructure—our two countries can accelerate innovation, strengthen energy security, enhance industrial competitiveness, and support strategic sectors such as critical minerals and defence while advancing our shared decarbonization objectives.”
The forum featured an industry roundtable with presentations from hydrogen sector companies from both countries. CHA members Atura Power, Canadian Power-to-X Partners, Cipher Neutron, HTEC, Hydrocool Systems and Next Hydrogen represented Canada in the session.
On the Korean side, Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its hydrogen business, moving beyond fuel cell system-based mobility to encompass the entire hydrogen value chain. Kolon Industries is advancing the development and commercialization of key materials for hydrogen fuel cells, as well as components related to hydrogen storage and transportation. Hanwha is actively pursuing the expansion of clean energy businesses, including clean hydrogen and ammonia, while strengthening collaboration on global energy projects.
Hydrogen companies from both Korea and Canada participating in this event emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in technology exchange and project scale-up. They also shared the view that consistent and long-term government policy support is essential to strengthen the competitiveness of the hydrogen industries in both countries and to accelerate market growth.
Korea and Canada share a strong commitment to build a hydrogen economy and have been actively advancing hydrogen-related projects across a wide range of areas, including hydrogen production, utilization, and infrastructure. Both countries have also developed national strategies and continue to provide policy support for the growth of their respective hydrogen ecosystems.
The CHA looks forward to continued cooperation with our partners at H2KOREA and promoting opportunities for business-research exchange between members across the country and Korean industry stakeholders.
