- VoltH2 plans a 25 MW green hydrogen plant in Vlissingen, expandable to 100 MW.
- The initial investment is €35 million, rising to over €100 million.
- The plant will produce up to 3.6 million kg of green hydrogen annually, expandable to 14.4 million kg.
- The Netherlands aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030 and 95% by 2050.
Agreement and Project Overview
VoltH2 B.V. has signed a cooperation agreement with North Sea Port for a long-term concession contract on a 27,950 m2 industrial plot in Vlissingen. The company is planning and developing a green hydrogen plant with storage, refueling, and distribution facilities. The agreement also includes the potential construction of a pipeline to a tanker transfer point.
Production and Expansion
The initial phase involves constructing a 25 MW electrolysis unit using proven, commercially available technology, capable of producing up to 3.6 million kg of green hydrogen annually. The plant's design allows for expansion up to 100 MW, potentially producing 14.4 million kg of green hydrogen per year. The site is accessible by road, rail, and waterway, facilitating the supply and distribution of green hydrogen in the wider area or to the gas network.
Investment and Strategic Location
The first phase of the project is budgeted at €35 million, with total investment potentially exceeding €100 million. The site is strategically located next to the Sloe gas-fired power station and near other industrial companies that will use green hydrogen in the future. VoltH2 is also exploring the feasibility of a truck transport point exclusively for hydrogen.
Energy Transition Goals
The Netherlands has set medium-term and long-term climate targets, including the adoption of green hydrogen, to reduce its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030 and by 95% by 2050. VoltH2's investment aligns with North Sea Port's energy transition efforts and contributes to its development as an Energy Port, supporting multimodal transport of hydrogen by road, rail, and water.
