Presented by Net Zero Atlantic, Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance, Energy NL, and Deloitte
Enabling a hydrogen economy in Atlantic Canada requires a strong industrial supply chain. An important first step in this development is to understand the readiness of the supply chain and identify the gaps that exist. The Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance (AHA), Energy NL, and Net Zero Atlantic have partnered with Deloitte as well as the four Atlantic provinces and ACOA to conduct a hydrogen supply chain study, aiming to assess the regional supply chain for a clean hydrogen economy in Atlantic Canada.
The project will identify opportunities to enhance Atlantic Canada’s hydrogen supply chain to maximize economic benefits to Atlantic Canada from domestic hydrogen development to export and trade opportunities, helping support a regional and global transition to a low-carbon future.
The upcoming information session will highlight the project's scope, outline its objectives and timeline, and highlight opportunities to participate in the study.
Who Should Attend?
- Hydrogen producers or project developers
- Companies with supply chain capabilities or services relevant to hydrogen production or innovation
- Organizations exploring pilot or scaling opportunities for hydrogen technologies
- Fabricators, contractors or original equipment manufacturers
- Utility and infrastructure providers
- Distribution and transportation providers
- EPC/EPCMs
- Hydrogen users or adopters
- Industry association
- Indigenous and community partners
- Government and regulators
- Leaders and decision-makers focused on advancing hydrogen solutions
- Research and academia
About the presenters
Sarah Buckle, Lead Engagement Partner - Deloitte
With over 20 years of experience, Sarah is a Halifax-based Partner specializing in clean fuels, climate action, sustainable finance, and ESG strategy. Sarah has a proven track record in driving net-zero transformations and enhancing sustainable supply chain practices across sectors such as energy, resources, and government.
Karen Hamberg, Clean Energy Lead Partner - Deloitte
With 20+ years of experience, Karen focuses on cleantech commercialization, community engagement, technical workshop facilitation, hydrogen economy, energy transition and operationalization of new technology, clean economy workforce planning.
Matt Campbell, Project Manager - Deloitte
Matt is a Halifax-based Senior Manager at Deloitte focusing on Energy Transition and public policy. Matt brings 15+ years of project management experience, Atlantic Canada public sector expertise, and community engagement.
Spencer Ravening, Project Hydrogen Lead - Deloitte
Spencer is a P.Eng. with experience in procurement and construction for hydrogen and industrial systems. He has implemented supply chain systems and assessed supply chain requirements for large-scale deployment of hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon capture technologies.
Neil Jacobsen, Strategic Advisor - Deloitte
Based in Saint John, NB, Neil brings over 30 years of experience in energy policy, regulatory affairs, and economic development in Atlantic Canada. He has held senior roles in both government and industry, contributing to key energy transition initiatives, including serving as Chair of the Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance’s Enabling Conditions Working Group.
About the hosts
Derek Estabrook, Executive Director - Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance
Derek is the Executive Director of the Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance (AHA), a not-for-profit organization working to advance clean hydrogen as part of Atlantic Canada’s transition to a low-carbon future.
Prior to joining the AHA Derek was the Vice President of Business Development at Eastward Energy where he played a key role in advancing the company’s energy transition strategy including advocating for the use of low-carbon hydrogen to reduce GHG emissions in Nova Scotia.
Ryan Keating, Project Manager - Net Zero Atlantic
Ryan Keating is a Project Manager at Net Zero Atlantic, specializing in decarbonization. With a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering from Dalhousie University, Ryan applies his technical expertise to advancing sustainable energy solutions and emissions reduction strategies. Ryan’s background includes experience in environmental monitoring, permitting, and reporting, along with a strong industrial focus on carbon management.
Stephanie Adey, Energy Policy Advisor - Energy NL
Stephanie Adey is an Energy Policy Advisor at Energy NL, advancing low-carbon development in Newfoundland and Labrador and championing local supply-chain involvement. Previously, she was a Project Engineer/Manager at Growler Energy, leading Indigenous-owned renewable projects across Nunavut—from MET installations and design studies to socioeconomic and environmental assessments—anchored in robust, community-driven engagement under Free, Prior, and Informed Consent principles.