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Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the unified port authority for the seaports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge in Belgium, operating one of Europe’s largest maritime gateways. It handles containers, liquid and dry bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargo, and connects the North Sea with Europe’s industrial heartland through dense hinterland links.
The port hosts one of the world’s largest integrated chemical and petrochemical clusters, with refineries, steam crackers, extensive tank storage, and pipeline networks. It supports large-scale import, export, and distribution of base chemicals, intermediates, polymers, fuels, and industrial gases. Deepsea terminals combined with inland waterways, rail, road, and pipeline connections enable efficient multimodal access across the Benelux, France, and the Rhine-Ruhr region.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges also advances energy-transition and circular-economy infrastructure, including facilities for low-carbon molecules (e.g., hydrogen carriers and biofuels), carbon capture and CO₂ transport, and industrial electrification and waste-to-chemicals initiatives. These developments are pursued with industry and public partners to improve supply security, lower emissions, and strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of Europe’s chemical value chains.
chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving Port of Antwerp-Bruges, of which one is active.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges's role on them: Owner.
1 new construction.
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Targeting: Carbon dioxide (1)
Small-scale hydrogen valley linking production, distribution and end-use across Flemish ports, anchored on a 25 MW electrolyser and targeting port, transport and industry decarbonisation.
Six-year appointment following interim role; former COO with 20+ years at the port and prior leadership of towage and nautical operations.
Search for a new CEO starts immediately; COO Rob Smeets becomes interim. Leadership change ushers in a new strategic phase focused on cost efficiency and sustainable value creation.
Targeted by ~2030: cross-border bidirectional hydrogen connection using repurposed gas pipelines (Zandvliet node) to connect major ports/industrial clusters and enable integrated NW-European trade
Will build a 59,000 t/yr PureFive® polypropylene recycling plant in Port of Antwerp-Bruges (ASTRA PP), using P&G dissolution tech; targets 85% GHG reduction and EU regulatory compliance
The agreement aims to capture 1.1 million tons of CO₂ annually at Holcim's Obourg plant, supporting EU's 2050 net zero target through advanced carbon capture and storage technology.
Europe's industry faces challenges from high costs and slow permits. Urgent action is needed to boost competitiveness and prevent further decline.
The facility will recycle 250,000 tonnes of mixed plastic waste annually into circular naphtha, using SynPet's energy-efficient Thermal Conversion Process. Operational by 2028.
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