- A 35-tons-per-day green hydrogen plant will be built at Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
- The plant will produce 12,500 tons of green hydrogen annually.
- Construction starts in late 2023, with production by late 2024 and commissioning in 2025.
- Plug signed a 30-year concession agreement for 28 acres at the port.
Project Overview
Plug Power Inc. will build a 35-tons-per-day green hydrogen generation plant at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium. The plant will use Plug's electrolyzer and liquefaction technology on 28 acres of leased land, producing up to 12,500 tons per year of liquid and gaseous green hydrogen for the European market.
Timeline and Construction
Construction will begin after the permitting process, expected to complete in late 2023. Initial production of green hydrogen is anticipated by late 2024, with full plant commissioning in 2025.
Strategic Importance
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is strategically located in Europe, close to the largest chemical industry cluster and major transportation connections. The port handles significant maritime, rail, and barge freight, making it an ideal location for a hydrogen hub.
Infrastructure and Partnerships
The site will leverage on-site and adjacent wind turbines for electricity, with an electric interconnection point nearby. It offers water, road, rail, and pipeline access for hydrogen delivery. An open-access hydrogen pipeline will be built, and Plug has partnered with Fluxys for a feasibility study on connecting to the European hydrogen backbone.
Environmental and Economic Impact
The project aims to decarbonize logistics flows at the port, supporting heavy manufacturing industries with material handling solutions, fuel cell vans, and stationary power solutions. The initiative aligns with the European Union's REPowerEU strategy to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, including green hydrogen.
