Gasunie news

• Equinor and Linde Partner on Dutch Hydrogen Project

  8 January 2024

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  The project will produce low-carbon hydrogen with CO2 capture and storage, aiming for 95% CO2 capture. Production starts in 2029, connecting to hydrogen pipelines in the Netherlands and Germany.
• Air Liquide to Build CO₂ Capture Unit in Rotterdam

  19 December 2023

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  The new unit will use Cryocap™ technology to capture CO₂ from a hydrogen plant, transport it via Porthos, and store it in North Sea gas fields, reducing emissions by 2.5 million tons annually.
• Porthos Launches First CO2 Storage Project in Rotterdam

  18 November 2023

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  Porthos will invest €1.3 billion in a CO2 transport and storage system in Rotterdam, operational by 2026. It will store 2.5 Mton CO2 annually for 15 years, aiding Dutch climate goals.
• Iberdrola to Develop Green Hydrogen Corridor Between Spain and Netherlands

  13 June 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  Agreements signed to establish a green hydrogen maritime corridor, enhancing transport, storage, and distribution between Spain and the Netherlands, aiming to decarbonize Northern Europe's industry.
• German Companies Collaborate on Hydrogen Grid

  25 April 2023

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  The alliance aims to connect Wilhelmshaven's hydrogen import and production with industrial centers in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony, supporting Germany's climate-neutral goals by 2045.

• Gasunie Update: Zuidbroek Nitrogen Plant Operational by October

  26 January 2023

  Industrial gasses

  

  Construction to finish this spring, with testing in summer. The new situation won't impact Groningen gas production for 2022/2023 due to lower demand and existing nitrogen facilities meeting needs.
• Cepsa and Port of Rotterdam to Create Europe's First Green Hydrogen Corridor

  11 October 2022

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  The corridor will decarbonize industry and maritime transport, support EU energy independence, and is expected to be operational by 2027, with plans for further expansion from Huelva.
• Yokogawa Chosen as MAC for Europe's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant

  26 September 2022

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  The Holland Hydrogen I plant in Rotterdam will produce 60,000 kg of green hydrogen daily using offshore wind power, aiding decarbonization at Shell's refinery by replacing grey hydrogen.
• Shell to Build Europe's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

  6 July 2022

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  The 200MW electrolyser will produce up to 60,000 kg of renewable hydrogen daily by 2025, powered by offshore wind. It will help decarbonize Shell's Rotterdam refinery and support commercial transport.
• Gasunie Begins National Hydrogen Network Construction

  29 June 2022

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  The Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy announced plans for a national hydrogen network, leveraging existing gas infrastructure to connect seaports, industrial clusters, and storage, boosting sustainability.
• Shell Signs First Agreement for Rotterdam Hydrogen Pipeline

  12 April 2022

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  The hydrogen pipeline in Rotterdam will connect the Maasvlakte to Pernis by 2024-2025, supporting sustainable industry and linking to national and international networks.
• Gasunie, HES, and Vopak to Develop Hydrogen Import Terminal in Rotterdam

  11 April 2022

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  The terminal will import green ammonia as a hydrogen carrier, operational by 2026, supporting green hydrogen demand in energy, transport, and petrochemicals, leveraging Rotterdam's strategic location.
• RWE to Build Green Ammonia Terminal in Brunsbüttel

  18 March 2022

  Energy

  

  A new terminal in Brunsbüttel will import green ammonia, aiding Germany's decarbonization. Expected by 2026, it will handle 300,000 tonnes annually, with plans to scale up to two million tonnes.
• KfW, Gasunie, and RWE to Build LNG Terminal in Brunsbüttel

  5 March 2022

  Energy

  

  The LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel will have an 8 billion m3 regasification capacity, enhancing Germany's energy security and future-proofing for green hydrogen derivatives like ammonia.
• Uniper and Port of Rotterdam to Produce Green Hydrogen

  6 September 2021

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  The agreement aims to develop green hydrogen production at Maasvlakte, leveraging North Sea wind power and connecting to Rotterdam's hydrogen infrastructure, advancing carbon neutrality and sustainable energy.
• Uniper and Port of Rotterdam Study Green Hydrogen Plant Feasibility

  8 February 2021

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  A feasibility study for a 100MW green hydrogen plant at Maasvlakte aims for completion by summer 2025, with plans to expand to 500MW. The project leverages renewable energy and existing infrastructure.
• Air Products Begins Construction on Key Energy Project in The Netherlands

  26 March 2020

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  Three new nitrogen plants are being built in Zuidbroek to replace Groningen gas. The project, approved by the Economic Affairs Minister, aims to end gas extraction by mid-2022.
• Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Project Begins in Groningen

  27 February 2020

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  NortH2 aims to produce 800,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2040 using North Sea wind farms, reducing CO2 emissions by 7 megatonnes. The project could create thousands of jobs in Groningen.
• Gasunie Selects Air Products for Nitrogen Plant Construction

  19 December 2018

  Industrial gasses

  

  The nitrogen plant near Zuidbroek will help phase out Groningen gas extraction by 2022, reducing production by 7 billion cubic meters annually. The project starts in autumn 2019.