October 27, 2025 

I heard a rumor that someone within the Village of Dunnottar wants to build a Hydrogen Plant near the landfill. They also want to go into partnership with another group. The other group would want 51% of the project leaving Dunnottar with 49%. This, in my opinion, is totally wrong. At 49%, this would mean Dunnottar has no say in decisions.  A 50-50 split is more in line. After looking into this project a little more it appears they would  have to dig many wells from 100 meters to 1,200 meters, with the plant size determined by the well flow.  It would take 9 liters of water to produce 1 Kg. of hydrogen. This would put a strain on the Aquifer and possibly the water supply to the resident’s wells in Dunnottar. My question is what are they going to with this hydrogen and what will it cost the taxpayers in Dunnottar?  This is another dream by someone who has nothing better to do with their time.

Ed Strauman, President
Dunnottar Ratepayers Association