FuelPositive and Stantec move closer to activating decentralized green ammonia system in Manitoba

FuelPositive Corporation (TSXV: NHHH, OTCQB: NHHHF), the Canadian clean technology developer specializing in decentralized ammonia systems, has formalized a strategic partnership with global engineering leader Stantec as it nears final certification and activation of its first farmer-owned FP300 green ammonia system in Sperling, Manitoba. The partnership marks a pivotal step toward bringing to life the world’s first fully integrated, on-site green ammonia unit aimed at revolutionizing how nitrogen fertilizers and zero-carbon fuels are produced and consumed in agriculture.

With the system already installed and connected to Manitoba’s hydroelectric grid, FuelPositive is now entering the final stretch of regulatory approvals. These include a three-day compliance audit, final provincial inspection, and minor technical refinements. Once cleared, the FP300 will officially begin producing carbon-free ammonia directly on-farm, delivering both environmental and commercial benefits to early adopters like Curtis and Tracy Hiebert, the first farmer clients.

How is the Stantec partnership helping FuelPositive accelerate certification of its FP300 ammonia system in Manitoba?

Stantec’s involvement has been critical to FuelPositive’s success in navigating Manitoba’s rigorous technical and environmental certification processes. Over recent months, the Alberta-headquartered firm has provided validation of all core technical and regulatory documentation required for compliance with provincial standards. This includes certification of the FP300’s pressure vessels through the Inspection and Technical Services (ITS) department and securing environmental compliance from Manitoba Environment and Climate Change.

FuelPositive has stated that Stantec’s deep familiarity with local compliance frameworks—especially in the context of clean energy and industrial decarbonization—played a vital role in ensuring alignment with provincial laws governing agricultural emissions, safety, and power integration. The engagement of Stantec also signals third-party endorsement for FuelPositive’s clean ammonia systems, reinforcing trust among stakeholders.

Ameya Bhandarkar, Industrial Buildings Lead at Stantec, said the collaboration represents a tangible opportunity to advance decarbonization within industrial and agricultural applications. The firm’s portfolio in Manitoba includes high-profile infrastructure projects such as the North End Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade and the Manitoba Museum, further underscoring its leadership in sustainable engineering.

What technical and regulatory steps remain before FuelPositive’s FP300 system goes live on the farm?

With the bulk of certifications in place, FuelPositive now faces a defined final phase consisting of three regulatory milestones. First is a scheduled three-day electrical compliance review to be conducted by Intertek, a global assurance and inspection company. This will be followed by a provincial utility inspection—considered the final barrier to power activation.

In parallel, FuelPositive is implementing small but essential jurisdiction-specific modifications to ensure full conformity with Manitoba’s safety protocols. Stantec continues to oversee these modifications, coordinating directly with provincial regulators and FuelPositive’s other partners including Wescan and Intertek.

Once all inspections are cleared, the FP300 system will become operational, providing green ammonia on demand to the Hiebert family’s 11,000-acre grain farm in Sperling. This site has served as the demonstration ground for FuelPositive’s broader commercialization vision, including the FP1500—a larger model aimed at mid-size to large-scale farms with a target output of 500 metric tonnes per year.

What makes the FP300 and FP1500 decentralized ammonia systems unique in global clean tech markets?

FuelPositive’s containerized systems decentralize the traditionally large-scale and capital-intensive ammonia production process. The FP300 model, designed and built in Canada, uses Manitoba’s clean hydroelectric grid to produce up to 100 metric tonnes of green ammonia annually, directly at the farm level. Each tonne of ammonia replaces up to two tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions compared to fossil-derived ammonia sourced through global supply chains.

This model not only reduces dependence on volatile fertilizer pricing but also ensures farmers have control over supply, timing, and quality. The systems are modular, remotely monitored, and optimized for energy efficiency, enabling seamless integration with renewable sources such as solar or hydro.

The FP1500 system, currently in the design and early certification stage, is being positioned as a commercial flagship for medium-to-large agricultural enterprises across North America and potentially Europe, depending on regulatory alignment and power sourcing.

How is FuelPositive funding system activation while maintaining shareholder value during the pre-revenue phase?

FuelPositive continues to emphasize a non-dilutive funding strategy as it approaches revenue-generating operations. CEO Ian Clifford confirmed that securing operational capital is essential to complete final inspections and modifications. However, he reiterated the company’s intent to avoid equity dilution and preserve long-term value for its current shareholder base.

This follows a quiet communication period during which FuelPositive limited public disclosures to comply with TSX Venture Exchange guidance. According to Luna Charlebois Clifford, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer, the decision was taken to ensure fair access for Canadian shareholders, who were temporarily unable to trade while U.S. markets remained open. The company is now resuming regular updates and preparing for its upcoming Annual General Meeting.

That AGM is expected to provide shareholders with additional insight into the firm’s financial condition, strategic roadmap, and customer acquisition pipeline as it seeks to transition from demonstration to commercial scale.

How could FuelPositive’s green ammonia initiative shape Manitoba’s industrial and agricultural future?

FuelPositive is positioning Manitoba not just as a pilot site but as a manufacturing and innovation hub for decentralized green ammonia systems. Leveraging the province’s clean energy advantage, regulatory clarity, and strong agricultural base, the company envisions a scaled-up manufacturing ecosystem that creates jobs in clean technology, engineering, fabrication, and environmental compliance.

The broader strategy includes attracting skilled workers in science and trades, stimulating export-led growth, and developing strategic partnerships that could extend beyond agriculture into mining, transportation, and energy storage. Analysts covering Canada’s clean energy and agricultural sectors suggest that FuelPositive’s approach aligns closely with provincial and federal decarbonization goals.

Institutional sentiment appears cautiously optimistic, particularly in light of growing demand for low-emission nitrogen fertilizers and energy inputs. If successful, the FuelPositive–Stantec collaboration could serve as a blueprint for similar deployments across Canada’s grain belts and internationally in regions with strong renewable energy infrastructure.

What are analysts and clean tech experts saying about FuelPositive’s progress and competitive edge?

While FuelPositive remains pre-revenue, analysts monitoring clean ammonia technologies and regenerative agriculture view the firm’s first-mover advantage and farmer-centric model as potentially disruptive. The use of containerized systems that decentralize both production and pricing has drawn comparisons to the early adoption phase of solar photovoltaic systems in rural America and Canada, where distributed generation reshaped market structures.

Experts at Fastmarkets and Wood Mackenzie have also noted the strategic significance of placing control directly in the hands of farmers, especially amid global fertilizer shortages, emissions regulations, and geopolitical tensions affecting traditional ammonia exporters. Stantec’s validation further lends institutional credibility to FuelPositive’s technical and operational claims, reducing perceived execution risk among early adopters.

Pending successful activation and initial performance metrics from the FP300 system, institutional investors may begin to evaluate FuelPositive more seriously within ESG-aligned portfolios, particularly those targeting agricultural resilience and carbon offset technologies.

What should stakeholders expect next from FuelPositive as it approaches commercial ammonia delivery?

The next key milestone will be the physical activation of the FP300 system on the Hiebert farm. This event will likely coincide with new data on operational efficiency, ammonia yield, and integration with existing farming infrastructure. Following activation, FuelPositive intends to use the real-world data to inform FP1500 certification efforts, attract new customers, and potentially unlock revenue from early FP1500 sales.

Additional near-term updates are expected around funding status, commercial deployments, and manufacturing scale-up plans for Manitoba. The company is also likely to engage more actively with provincial stakeholders to strengthen the policy ecosystem around green ammonia production, farm-based renewables, and fertilizer emissions accounting.

As FuelPositive continues to move from concept to commercialization, the eyes of the sustainable agriculture and clean technology sectors remain closely focused on Manitoba—where a decentralized solution to one of the world’s most emission-heavy industrial processes may soon go live.