Harnois Énergies positions itself with a
pioneering pilot project
SAINT-THOMAS, QC, June 26,
2024 /CNW/ - Harnois Énergies (HÉ) is
proud to be the first company to introduce a hydrogen-powered truck
on Quebec's roads. This vehicle,
built by Nikola Corporation and supplied by ITD
Industries, represents a major step forward for the
transportation industry and will be tested for a month. This unique
adventure opens the door for a future in which hydrogen power has a
place in the energy portfolio of the company.
The truck will be in operation on various routes
in the province, allowing Harnois Énergies to test its efficiency
and performance during real-life conditions. This pilot project is
also an opportunity to demonstrate the advantages of hydrogen power
to the public and other companies as an alternative energy source,
all while participating in the decarbonization of heavy
transport.
During this trial period, the truck will be
fueled with hydrogen from the only multi-energy station in
Quebec, located on Wilfred-Hamel
Boulevard in Quebec City and owned
by Harnois Énergies.
« We are enthusiastic about bringing this
innovative project to Quebec. Over
the past years, Harnois Énergies has invested a great deal of
effort in sustainable energies. With this pilot project, we are
giving ourselves the means to be pioneers in the ongoing energy
transition. This experience fits perfectly with our vision of
providing the right energy for the right vehicle. » explains
Serge Harnois, president and chief
executive officer of Harnois Énergies.
Harnois Énergies, a pioneer of green hydrogen
in Quebec
In addition to its first foray into the world of
hydrogen in 2018 with the multi-energy station, the company has
taken several initiatives. In 2023, in partnership with the
government of Quebec, Alstom, and
HTEC, Harnois Énergies took part in the project for the first green
hydrogen passenger train in North
America, all of which was made possible by the Québec City
production station. At the same time, the company also announced
that it was the first in Canada to
reserve five Peterbilt 579 hydrogen fuel cell trucks for delivery
in early 2026.
Harnois Énergies looks to the future and keeps an
open mind. Energy diversification is at the heart of the company's
priorities.
About Harnois Énergies
(https://harnoisenergies.com)
Since its founding in 1958, Harnois Énergies'
mission has been to efficiently provide energy sources, specialty
products and quality services, all with a friendly customer
experience. It distributes petroleum products, propane, lubricants
and specialty products across Canada, and looks to the future with its
network of electric charging stations and a gas station that offers
hydrogen.
HÉ counts on its partner companies and a vast
network of sub-distributors to meet the needs of its customers in
six different market segments: retail, commercial/services,
industrial, residential, agricultural and aviation. Harnois
Énergies provides products and services under the Esso and Mobil
brands as well as under the private labels Harnois, Pétro-T, H-Go,
Énergies Express, AFS Exécutif, Proxi and Proxi Extra. Harnois
Énergies counts on its team of over 1,700 people to achieve its
mission.
Best Managed Companies
In March 2018,
Harnois Énergies was listed among Canada's Best Managed Companies, standing out
for its overall performance and steady growth. In 2024, the company
became a member of the Platinum Club. Over the years, Harnois
Énergies has become a one-stop shop for its customers. Although
enjoying steady growth over the last few years, the company aims to
remain an agile organization and on the lookout for new market
opportunities.
SOURCE Harnois Énergies