The Province of Groningen is the provincial government of Groningen in the north of the Netherlands. It sets and implements regional policy in areas such as spatial planning, environmental permitting, infrastructure, energy, and economic development.
Groningen hosts a major industrial and chemical base centered on Delfzijl and Eemshaven, with deep-sea port access and extensive energy and logistics infrastructure. The province prioritizes decarbonization and circularity in the process industries, facilitating permitting, public infrastructure, and workforce initiatives. It also works with national and European partners to mobilize funding for strategic projects. Focus areas include bio-based and recycled feedstocks, green hydrogen, and low-carbon processes, supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the regional chemical value chain.