Power Sharing Initiative
Shell and Linde have initiated an energy hub (e-hub) at their Pernis site in the port of Rotterdam. This collaboration allows them to share electricity locally, addressing the full capacity issue of the high-voltage grid since 2022.
Operational Optimization
Linde utilizes the shared electricity to compress CO₂ captured from the refinery, facilitating its transport to the Porthos CO₂ transport and storage project. This initiative exemplifies how industrial parties can collaborate to support the energy transition despite grid congestion.
Grid Flexibility and Reliability
To reduce pressure on the power grid, businesses are encouraged to be flexible by consuming less electricity during peak times or generating more power. The e-hub model, as demonstrated by Shell and Linde, is a viable solution for exchanging capacity between parties, ensuring grid reliability and operational continuity.
Collaborative Efforts
Network operators Stedin and TenneT, along with the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Deltalinqs, and the business community, are developing measures to prevent grid overload and power outages. These efforts aim to create space for customers on the waiting list for grid connections while working to expand the port's electricity grid.
