Edmonton Deploys Canada’s First Mobile Hydrogen Fuelling Station to Accelerate Fleet Decarbonization

The City of Edmonton rolled a new mobile hydrogen fueling station. Built by Azolla Hydrogen Ltd., this innovative system, known as the Azolla Biodrome, now sits at the city’s Ellerslie Fleet and Facility Services site.

What makes it a big deal? The Biodrome creates hydrogen right on-site using methanol and water, stores it as compressed gas, and can keep up with the daily fueling needs of up to 10 buses or 45 vehicles. That’s a serious leap forward for hydrogen infrastructure across the country.

Backed by Alberta’s Zero-Emission Push

This launch is part of a larger effort called the Alberta Zero Emissions Fleet Fuelling (AZEFF) initiative. It’s not just Edmonton on board — regional partners like Sturgeon County and Strathcona County are involved too, with funding support coming from Emissions Reduction Alberta.

To keep things flexible for existing fleets, Diesel Tech Industries has retrofitted transit and waste vehicles with dual-fuel tech. That means they can now run on both diesel and hydrogen — a practical bridge toward zero-emission technology while broader adoption picks up steam.

Real-World Testing for Clean Fleet Technology

This pilot isn’t just a one-off — it’s a proving ground for sustainable energy solutions in action. It’s Alberta’s chance to see how hydrogen production and mobile refueling perform with real-world demands, giving municipalities the data and confidence they need to expand clean fuel systems further.

Looking ahead, a second mobile fueling unit is already in the pipeline and is slated to come online in northeast Edmonton in 2026. For now, access to the hydrogen fuel is limited to municipal fleets, but it’s a clear step toward broader industrial decarbonization and a cleaner future on the roads.