About the Project
EverWind, in partnership with the Mi’kmaq communities of Paqtnkek, Potlotek, and Membertou, we are jointly developing, constructing, and operating the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project. This is an industry-leading clean energy initiative and the first of its kind in Canada. With planned operations in 2028, the facility is expected to produce approximately 200,000 tonnes of green ammonia each year using newly built renewable power generation. Phase 2 is planned to add approximately 800,000 tonnes of additional annual production capacity, further strengthening long-term clean energy development and regional benefits.
Located in Richmond County, Nova Scotia, the project is expanding an existing fuels storage terminal into a clean fuels production and export facility. By building on the site’s existing infrastructure, EverWind is minimizing both capital costs and environmental impacts, while positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in green energy.
The Point Tupper Green Fuels Project facility is fully permitted and received Environmental Assessment approval in 2023, the first approval in North America for a project of this kind.
EverWind is building onshore wind projects to supply power to its Point Tupper Green Fuels Project facility in Richmond County. These wind projects are being developed in Nova Scotia in two phases. The wind projects in Phase 1 include the Bear Lake Wind Project, Windy Ridge Wind Project, Kmtnuk Wind Project, and the Upper Afton Wind Project. These projects will connect directly to the provincial power grid
EverWind is working on finalizing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Nova Scotia Power. A PPA is a contract that outlines the terms under which electricity is delivered to the grid, including price and duration. For the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project, these agreements will enable renewable electricity from our Phase 1 wind projects to be delivered through the grid and to support operations and clean fuels production at our facility.
This means that electricity generated by EverWind’s Phase 1 wind projects will be available to the province during periods of peak demand, contributing to overall system reliability. Nova Scotia Power operates the electricity system, helping move power where it is needed and keeping supply and demand in balance.
Phase 2 renewable power projects, known as the Guysborough Wind Projects, include the Setapuktuk Wind Project (formerly Wind Farm 1), Wind Farm 2, and Wind Farm 3 in Guysborough County. A key component of these projects is that they will not be connected to the provincial grid, but rather they will be connected to the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project facility via the Strait Crossing Transmission Line Project, a new overhead transmission line that will cross the Strait of Canso approved through Nova Scotia’s Environmental Assessment process in April 2025.
Together, Phase 1 and Phase 2 will provide renewable electricity used to produce clean hydrogen and ammonia at the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project facility. EverWind’s projects will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, drive sustainable economic growth, support a just transition, and create long-term opportunities for communities across Nova Scotia.
The Point Tupper Green Fuels Project has already achieved many important milestones. In February 2023, the project received Environmental Assessment approval for its green hydrogen and ammonia plant, a critical step in advancing Nova Scotia’s first facility of its kind. Since then, we have completed Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), secured key equipment and land leases, and finalized the site layout and design. It is one of the only projects in the Western Hemisphere to have completed Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for green hydrogen and ammonia production.
We have also received environmental approvals for several of our wind projects, including the Bear Lake, Kmtnuk, Windy Ridge, and Setapuktuk Wind Projects, as well as the Strait Crossing Transmission Line. In addition, we finalized a water supply agreement, and completed key technical studies, including the bathymetric survey and safe yield analysis of Landrie Lake to ensure sustainable water use. Together, these milestones have built a strong foundation for the next stages of development.
EverWind is making strong progress on both our Phase 1 and Phase 2 renewable power generation. We are continuing to register additional wind projects, with further Environmental Assessments expected in 2026. We are also advancing commercial agreements. EverWind is finalizing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Nova Scotia Power. A PPA is a long-term contract that outlines how much power will be supplied, at what price, and for how long. For our project, these agreements ensure that renewable electricity generated by our wind projects will be reliably delivered into the grid and to our facility to power green hydrogen production. Alongside this, through competitive hydrogen auctions, like the H2Global and ongoing offtake discussions, we are securing long-term partnerships that will ensure the green hydrogen and ammonia produced in Nova Scotia can reach both domestic and global markets in need of clean energy.
This progress reflects a broader global shift toward renewable fuels. In 2025, Germany introduced draft legislation that would make green hydrogen a central part of its transport and industrial decarbonization strategy. With binding targets across all modes of transport and a quota for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs) beginning in 2026, the legislation sends a clear signal that demand for clean fuels will grow rapidly in the years ahead.
Construction at Point Tupper is targeted to begin in 2026.
Community Support
The Point Tupper Green Fuels Project has earned strong support from local communities and municipal leaders across the region. Councils in Richmond County, the Municipality of the District of Guysborough, and the Town of Port Hawkesbury have all expressed their confidence in the project and the opportunities it will bring for clean energy, local jobs, and long-term economic growth.
Resources
Here you’ll find important documents related to the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project, including community presentations, one-pagers, and Environmental Assessments.
All documents are available for download in PDF format.
Benefits
The Point Tupper Green Fuels Project will deliver meaningful benefits for local communities, the province of Nova Scotia, and the broader clean energy transition.
EverWind and our Mi’kmaq Nations partners are excited to jointly develop the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project and strengthen our local communities. We are proud to create well-paying local jobs, generate strong economic benefits, and support Nova Scotia’s leadership in green energy on a global scale.
We are committed to ongoing, transparent, and open engagement to ensure all voices are heard. With local input and collaboration, the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project has the potential to create lasting social, economic, and environmental benefits. This work helps build the foundation of a more sustainable economy that works for all Canadians.
With community support, the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project will deliver local economic and social benefits across the region.
Direct Benefits:
- Approximately $1.5B – local investment in construction and development
- 350-400 construction and support services jobs
- 20-35 permanent local operations and support services jobs throughout the life of the project in rural Nova Scotia
- Approximately $3.8M in annual direct tax revenue to the province
- Additional indirect and induced municipal tax revenues throughout the life of the project
- Contracting opportunities for First Nations and community businesses
- Increased local spending on goods and services during the project’s development, construction, and operational stages
- Sponsorship opportunities, with preference given to First Nations and local community members, for training related to construction and operation of the project
- Additional indirect job creation that promotes well-paying jobs in rural Nova Scotia
- Supports 80% Renewable Electricity Standard in Nova Scotia by 2030
- Enables development of EverWind’s green hydrogen and ammonia production, unlocking the green hydrogen economy domestically, future growth, and billions of dollars of investment into the province, generating a product sold globally
By investing in the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project and retaining facility employees, EverWind is demonstrating its commitment to Strait of Canso’s future and prosperity. The facility’s current employees bring decades of expertise and local knowledge that are critical to the success of the project, and it will continue to create new jobs and attract industrial-scale investments and future green energy developments to Cape Breton.
Clean hydrogen projects like EverWind’s will help Nova Scotia build a cleaner, more robust electricity grid. By adding new renewable power and using electricity flexibly, we will help balance supply and demand on the grid, and help decarbonize the supply of electricity in Nova Scotia.
When renewable energy is plentiful, we can use that excess electricity to produce green hydrogen. When demand on the grid is high, we can scale back our usage, making our renewable power available to the system. This flexibility helps smooth out the natural ups and downs of renewable power.
In Nova Scotia, where both electricity demand and wind generation peak in the winter, this approach is especially effective. By using and storing electricity at the right times, green hydrogen projects reduce waste, lower emissions, and support a stronger, more resilient energy system for everyone.
Community Commitments
EverWind is committed to working in partnership with Mi’kmaq communities. From the outset, we have engaged with Potlotek First Nation, Paqtnkek Mi’kmaq Nation, Membertou First Nation, Millbrook First Nation, and Sipekne’katik First Nation. These discussions continue to guide the project in the spirit of trust, reconciliation, and shared benefit.
In 2022, EverWind signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Paqtnkek, Membertou, and Potlotek. These agreements confirm our shared commitment to advancing clean energy, creating opportunities for training and jobs, and supporting long-term economic reconciliation.
In 2025, EverWind and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This agreement represents all 13 Mi’kmaq First Nations in Nova Scotia and establishes a path toward a Mi’kmaw Benefits Agreement. It creates a framework for collaboration on employment, training, and procurement opportunities for Mi’kmaw members, and ensures Mi’kmaw voices remain central as the project moves forward.
We are honoured to work alongside Mi’kmaq leadership, guided by the principle of planning for the next seven generations. These partnerships are foundational to building a cleaner, more sustainable, and more inclusive future for Nova Scotia.
From the very beginning, EverWind has made community engagement a central part of the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project. In 2022, we hosted four open house sessions in Port Hawkesbury, St. Peter’s, and Arichat. These sessions created opportunities for one-on-one conversations with our project team and consultants, as well as written feedback through surveys.
Since early 2022, our goal has remained the same: to build awareness, address concerns, and ensure that local knowledge and community voices help shape the project. Our commitment to open, transparent, and respectful engagement will continue throughout the development, construction, and operation of the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project.
We continue to strengthen our relationships in the Strait region by supporting local events, giving presentations in schools, and welcoming community groups on tours of our Point Tupper facility, the future home of the green hydrogen and ammonia plant. These activities reflect our commitment to ongoing dialogue, education, and collaboration, ensuring that communities remain closely involved as the project moves forward.
We welcome your feedback and encourage you to stay involved as development continues.
EverWind is committed to open communication and long-term collaboration with the communities where we operate. As part of that commitment, we established a Community Liaison Committee (CLC) in 2023 for the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project.
The CLC is a volunteer group made up of people from across the region, including municipal leaders, landowners, local residents, and members of community organizations. It provides a dedicated forum to share updates, discuss concerns, and ensure the project reflects the values and priorities of the surrounding community.
The committee’s purpose is to:
- Support ongoing communication about the project’s design, construction, and operations
- Offer a space for questions, feedback, and ideas to be shared and discussed
- Provide input on potential project impacts and how they can be managed
- Help shape and inform community benefit programs, including how support is allocated
The CLC plays an important role in ensuring the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project continues to move forward in a way that supports local voices and delivers long-term benefits for the region.
Current CLC Members:
- Amanda Mombourquette, Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) – amanda.mombourquette@nscc.ca
- Brenda Chisholm Beaton, Town of Port Hawkesbury – brenda.chisholm-beaton@townofporthawkesbury.ca
- Craig Langley, Strait Area Works – craig.langley@everwind.ca
- Iaian Langley, Town of Port Hawkesbury – iaian.langley@townofporthawkesbury.ca
- Isaiah Bernard, Potlotek First Nation – ibernard@potlotek.ca
- Jeremy Martell, Cape Breton Partnership – jeremy@capebretonpartnership.com
- Kevin MacEachern, Strait Area Chamber of Commerce – maceachern.kevin@radioabl.ca
- Lois Landry, County of Richmond – lois.landry@richmondcounty.ca
- Martin Thomsen, Richmond County Energy Development – energy@richmondcounty.ca
- Rachelle Samson, Cape Breton Partnership – rachelle@capebretonpartnership.com
- Ron Chisholm, Town of Mulgrave – mayor@townofmulgrave.ca
- Sean O’Connor, Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) – soconnor@modg.ca
- Tanya Felix, Strait Area Chamber of Commerce – tanya.felix@straitareachamber.ca
- Troy MacCulloch, County of Richmond – cao@richmondcounty.ca
If you have questions, feedback, concerns or opportunities that relate to the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project, please feel free to reach out to the project team or any of the committee members listed above.
The Point Tupper Green Fuels Project is guided by our commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. We believe that protecting the natural environment is essential to the long-term success of the project and the well-being of local communities.
As part of Nova Scotia’s rigorous environmental review process, hydrogen facilities must complete a formal Environmental Assessment. Throughout 2022 and 2023, EverWind worked with Strum Consulting, a respected local environmental firm, to carry out more than 8,500 hours of field studies and reporting for the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project.
The Environmental Assessment examines the potential environmental, cultural, and social impacts of the project after the implementation of mitigations. Areas of assessment include wetlands and watercourses, plants, lichen, habitat, birds and bats, terrestrial wildlife, noise, air quality, and archaeology. This work helps ensure the project moves forward in a responsible and informed way.
The Point Tupper Green Fuels Project received Environmental Assessment approval in 2023.
At EverWind, safety is our top priority. Our operations are grounded in a strong safety culture built and evolved over 30 years at the EverWind Terminal. We are committed to ensuring our skilled team of employees and contractors can go to work knowing they will return home safely. We are committed to upholding this track record as we expand to clean fuels production.
Our facility is already zoned for heavy industrial operations and equipped with robust safety systems, including fire suppression, equipment inspections, and surface and groundwater monitoring. These protections, combined with ongoing training and oversight, reflect our commitment to keeping people and the environment safe every day and at every stage of the project.
Stay Up to Update
Keeping the community informed is important to us. For regular updates, press releases, newsletters, community notices, and other project-related materials, visit our Resources & Media page.
Contact
We welcome your questions, feedback, and inquiries about the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project.
General Inquiries
info@everwindfuels.com
(902) 201-0643
EverWind Head Office
2101-1969 Upper Water Street
Halifax, N.S., B3J 3R7
EverWind Terminal Office
4090 Industrial Park Road
Point Tupper, N.S., B9A 1Z5
If you have questions about our other projects, feel free to contact us.
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