CRH2: Thirsty Work

Balancing Water Management and Hydrogen Development

Webinar Summary

As Calgary prepares to expand its hydrogen economy, it is important to ensure this growth doesn’t come at the expense of regional water availability. Moderated by CRH2 lead Zak Cunningham, this presentation by Calgary-based water specialists at Integrated Sustainability will examine the interdependencies between hydrogen production technologies and water systems.

Drawing on insights from recent water-use assessments, environmental challenges, and policy reviews, it will explore how we can ensure responsible hydrogen development through integrated water and energy planning.

While the strategic considerations in this webinar will be relevant for anyone interested in developing a hydrogen economy in the Calgary region, the webinar is intended for an audience that is familiar with the fundamentals of hydrogen production.

Moderator

Zachary Cunningham

Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub Lead

Zachary (Zak) Cunningham is the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub Lead at the Transition Accelerator. He holds an MSc in Sustainable Energy Development from the University of Calgary, a B.Eng (Hons) in Petroleum Engineering, and a diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology. Zak began his career in the oil and gas industry in the field, having spent extensive time on drilling and workover rigs in Western Canada and deepwater offshore in Malaysia in various roles, leading him to spend nearly a decade living overseas in Southeast Asia. Zak strongly connects with his Métis culture and the Métis community within Alberta and is particularly interested in sustainable energy development in remote Northern communities.

Jun 25, 2025