Province of Groningen

The Province of Groningen is a regional public authority in the northern Netherlands. It oversees spatial planning, infrastructure, permitting, and economic development, including major industrial and port areas such as Delfzijl and Eemshaven managed by Groningen Seaports. The region forms part of the Chemport Europe industrial cluster, which hosts chemical, energy, and logistics activities.

In the context of the chemical industry, the province supports the transition to more sustainable production through policy, infrastructure development, and selective public co‑financing alongside national and EU programs. Focus areas include green chemistry, hydrogen, bio‑based feedstocks, electrification, and circularity, with efforts aimed at reducing industrial emissions and strengthening regional value chains. The Province of Groningen collaborates with companies, investors, ports, and knowledge institutions to facilitate new projects, scale‑ups, and the utilities and connections needed for industrial operations.