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Clean Hydrogen Energy Production in Questa

Community leaders, together with experts in the field of renewable energy, have been exploring the feasibility of establishing a clean hydrogen production facility in Questa, NM.

In Questa lies Chevron’s molybdenum mine, which shuttered its operations in 2014, creating substantial job losses in the region. Presently, the mine is undergoing an extensive environmental rehabilitation process, a journey projected to extend well into the 2040s.

A coalition of stakeholders is now exploring avenues to repurpose the mine’s assets and develop eco-friendly hydrogen energy production. Learn more at the Local Energy Action Program (LEAP) website.

Intermediate Feasibility Study

In August of 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy released its Intermediate Feasibility Study results regarding the production of clean hydrogen energy in Questa, NM. Download the study results below:

Download Study

Clean Hydrogen Documents

  • Federal Priorities
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Community Coalition

NameTitleEmail
John OrtegaMayor, Village of Questajortega@villageofquesta.org
Jake LaforeProject Manager, Village of Questajlafore@villageofquesta.org
Chris DeFillippoVillage Attorney, Robles, Rael & Anayachris@roblesrael.com
Luis ReyesCEO and General Manager, KCEClreyes@kitcarson.com
Richard MartinezChief Operating Officer, KCECrmartinez@kitcarson.com
Lynn SkallDirector, Questa Economic Development Fundlynn@questaedf.com
Gabriel HerreraPublic Affairs Advisor, ChevronGabriel.Herrera@chevron.com
Christian IselyState Government Affairs Representative, Chevroncisely@chevron.com
Mark UrferSite Manager, ChevronMark.Urfer@chevron.com

Technical Assistance (TA) Providers

NameRoleEmail
Elaine HaleCommunity Lead (NREL)elaine.hale@nrel.gov
Chrissy ScarpittiCommunity Lead (NREL)chrissy.scarpitti@nrel.gov
Kevin TopolskiHydrogen Infrastructure Analyst (NREL)kevin.topolski@nrel.gov
Haider NiazHydrogen Infrastructure Analyst (NREL)haider.niaz@nrel.gov
Andre FernandesEconomist (NREL)andre.fernandestomonavelino@nrel.gov
Alberto FrancoEconomist (NREL)alberto.franco@nrel.gov
Patricia SullivanAssociate Dean, Outreach and Recruitment, College of Engineering (NMSU)patsulli@nmsu.edu
Kayla CopelandOutreach Facilitator (Sundance)kcopeland@sundance-inc.net
Riley WittlerOutreach Facilitator (Sundance)rwittler@sundance-inc.net
Duncan McbranchNew Mexico strategy development for WISHH (LANL)mcbranch@lanl.gov
KCEC: Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
LANL: Los Alamos National Laboratory
NMSU: New Mexico State University
NREL: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
WISHH: Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub
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