Taiwan and Canada have taken a significant step toward strengthening cooperation in clean energy development through a series of meetings focused on geothermal energy and hydrogen technologies. In June 2026, a delegation from Taiwan’s Energy Administration, led by Director General Chih-Wei Wu, visited Canada for a week-long engagement aimed at enhancing collaboration on low-carbon energy solutions.
A key event during the visit was the Taiwan-Canada Energy Working Group Meeting, jointly chaired by Director General Wu and Rachel McCormick, Director General at Natural Resources Canada. The discussions focused on advancing geothermal power generation and exploring opportunities related to natural gas and blue hydrogen. Blue hydrogen is produced from natural gas while capturing and storing the carbon emissions generated during the process, making it a lower-carbon energy alternative.
Both countries shared updates on their ongoing energy initiatives and future plans. The discussions highlighted the importance of building stronger industrial partnerships and creating more resilient supply chains to support the growth of emerging clean energy sectors. Officials also explored ways to increase cooperation between businesses, researchers, and government agencies involved in geothermal and hydrogen projects.
The Taiwanese delegation included specialized teams responsible for promoting hydrogen and geothermal energy development. During the visit, they participated in a roundtable discussion organized by Calgary Economic Development. The event provided an opportunity to engage directly with Canadian industry leaders, technology experts, and energy companies. Taiwan expressed interest in learning from Canada’s extensive experience in geothermal exploration and gaining insights into the development of hydrogen infrastructure in Calgary and the broader Alberta region.
The delegation also visited the Alberta Energy Regulator, where discussions focused on regulatory frameworks, safety standards, and policy measures that support the deployment of geothermal and hydrogen technologies. Taiwan views these regulatory experiences as valuable references for developing its own clean energy industry.
Canada, recognized as a major global energy producer, is increasingly using its existing energy infrastructure to support carbon storage and clean energy innovation. Taiwan’s Energy Administration stated that the visit successfully strengthened government-to-government cooperation and established new channels for technology exchange.
The newly developed partnerships are expected to support Taiwan’s efforts to diversify its energy mix, enhance energy security, and accelerate the adoption of clean technologies. Both Taiwan and Canada see the collaboration as an important contribution toward achieving their shared net-zero emissions goals by 2050.
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