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Morley Secures Services Contract for Shell's Rotterdam Hydrogen Project
Equinor and Linde Partner on Dutch Hydrogen Project
8 January 2024
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
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 & Circular
Industrial 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
Biobased & Circular
Industrial gasses
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 & Circular
Energy
Industrial 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
Base chemistry
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
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.
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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
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
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
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
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
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
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
Biobased & Circular
Industrial gasses
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
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
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
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
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
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
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
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
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
Industrial gasses
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
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
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.