Canadian resource exploration company Max Power Mining has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with data center developer TerraVolt Energy, EcoTech Building Solutions, and Carbon Neutral Growth Fund to evaluate the use of natural hydrogen to power AI infrastructure in Canada.
The MoU will examine the potential integration of natural hydrogen production, on-site power generation, water management systems, cooling infrastructure, and modular data center development at its Lawson project in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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The MoU follows recent technical work at the Lawson Natural Hydrogen Complex. The Lawson complex is Canada’s first confirmed subsurface natural hydrogen system. Max Power is currently advancing exploration at the complex, which spans 14.2 sq km (5.4 square miles) within a broader 28 sq km (10.8 sq mi) envelope.
"Lawson confirmed far more than just the presence of Natural Hydrogen. It confirmed the potential foundation for a new category of integrated energy and infrastructure development centered around clean, scalable baseload power generation," said Ran Narayanasamy of Max Power. "As artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure growth accelerate globally, pressure on power systems and cooling infrastructure continues to intensify. Our focus is on understanding how all facets of the Lawson system may contribute to future commercialization pathways through technical validation, infrastructure integration, and practical deployment strategy. This MoU is an important step in that direction."
