CALGARY, AB, Oct. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX: CU) (TSX: CU.X)

The South Australian Government has announced a consortium comprising ATCO Australia and BOC, a Linde company, as the preferred partner to design the world's biggest hydrogen production facility and a hydrogen power plant near Whyalla, South Australia. The ATCO Australia and BOC consortium has committed to an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement with the State Government, which will see the consortium undertake detailed project and engineering design, procurement of critical equipment, finalise contracting arrangements, and cost estimations. The project's operations are set to commence in 2026.