HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – June 19, 2025 - HyVera Distributed Energy, a new Canadian, majority-Indigenous-owned clean tech company, officially launched today with a mission to transform how hydrogen is produced, distributed, and used. With US partner EnviroGroup, HyVera brings to market a breakthrough hydrogen-on-demand (H2oD) technology designed to accelerate Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
At the core of HyVera’s solution is a patented eCatalyst (eCat) H2 pellet, developed by EnviroGroup with the United States Department of Defence. When combined with water, this small, dry, non-toxic pellet produces 99.999% pure green hydrogen instantly, requiring no rare earth minerals, no external electricity, no heat input and at minimal cost. The reaction occurs at ambient temperature and under low pressure, making it both energy-efficient and exceptionally safe. The dry pellets are stable, lightweight, and safe for general freight shipping, enabling hydrogen production at the point of use without the need of cryogenic storage or other special requirements.
At the core of HyVera’s solution is a patented eCatalyst (eCat) H2 pellet, developed by EnviroGroup with the United States Department of Defence. When combined with water, this small, dry, non-toxic pellet produces 99.999% pure green hydrogen instantly, requiring no rare earth minerals, no external electricity, no heat input and at minimal cost. The reaction occurs at ambient temperature and under low pressure, making it both energy-efficient and exceptionally safe. The dry pellets are stable, lightweight, and safe for general freight shipping, enabling hydrogen production at the point of use without the need of cryogenic storage or other special requirements.
The generated hydrogen-on-demand is suitable for all applications, including power generation, transportation, industrial process, and compression for hydrogen fuel hubs. HyVera intends to build the initial two eCat H2 pellet production facilities in Nova Scotia and British Columbia, with subsequent facilities in Ontario and the Prairies.
“We’re launching HyVera to fill a critical gap in Canada’s hydrogen strategy,” said Rich Robillard, CEO of HyVera. “Large-scale electrolysis projects are essential, but we also need flexible, on-site hydrogen solutions that serve domestic users, reduce diesel reliance, and support energy resilience in communities big and small. Our technology makes it possible to generate clean hydrogen wherever you are - whether that’s an urban centre, remote community, an off-grid industrial site, or a seaport. It solves the three major lingering challenges of hydrogen infrastructure – transportation, storage and cost.”
“As Nova Scotia’s green hydrogen sector gets underway, this technology offers an exciting, innovative solution for the production, transportation, and storage of hydrogen molecules,” said Energy Minister Trevor Boudreau. “The Government of Nova Scotia welcomes today’s announcement from HyVera and we look forward to working together and with the broader industry to strengthen the green hydrogen sector here at home.”
“Innovative technologies like HyVera’s hydrogen-on-demand system are key to accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition,” said Derek Estabrook, Executive Director of the Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance. “By bringing low-carbon hydrogen production closer to energy users, HyVera is making the transition to hydrogen practical and economically viable for businesses, industries, and communities of any size anywhere in Atlantic Canada”
HyVera’s initial focus will be on demonstration and deployment projects with key partners in Nova Scotia and British Columbia. With production systems ranging from portable units to industrial-scale deployments, HyVera is poised to become a leading provider of clean hydrogen infrastructure - not only as part of Canada’s decarbonization goals, but as a driver of local economic development, job creation, and energy security and sovereignty.
The announcement was made at the headquarters of HyVera’s sister company Blue Orca Technologies. Blue Orca is a resident member of The PIER in Halifax, Canada’s first living lab dedicated to transportation, supply chain and logistics industries, located on Halifax’s historic waterfront.
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Adam Langer
HyVera Distributed Energy
Email: adam.langer@hyveraenergy.com
Phone: 902 536 1912
Website: www.hyveraenergy.com
HyVera is a Canadian clean technology company innovating hydrogen-on-demand solutions for distributed, zero-emission energy generation. Using patented hydrogen dry-pellet technology, HyVera enables scalable, safe, and cost-effective hydrogen production without the need for electricity, pressure, or hazardous materials. A subsidiary of Novus Innovation Group, HyVera is committed to accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and supporting energy resilience across sectors and communities.