Ghent Industrial zone

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Projects at Ghent Industrial zone

chemXplore tracks 14 projects at Ghent Industrial zone, of which 6 are active.

3 Announced / Concept 2 FEED / Pre-FID 1 Under Construction

5 new construction and 1 expansion.

Expected to start operating
2026
none
2027
1 project
2028
none
2029
1 project
2030
none
2031
none

2 of the active projects carry no start-up date yet.

What moved recently
  • May 2026 LanzaTech Ghent ATJ SAF Facility · FEED / Pre-FID · Belgium
  • 12 January 2026 Fluxys Hydrogen Network Phase 1 Antwerp-Ghent · Under Construction · Belgium

Owners and developers: ArcelorMittal S.A. (1), D-CRBN (1), Engie (1), Equinor ASA (1), Fluxys (1), Fluxys Hydrogen (1)

Investors: European Commission (1)

Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on 4 of these 6 projects For subscribers

Targeting: Carbon dioxide (4), Hydrogen (2), Carbon monoxide (1), Diesel, fuels (1), Ethanol (1), PET (1)

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Latest news on Ghent Industrial zone

30 May 2024
Freepoint Eco-Systems and North Sea Port to Develop Advanced Plastics Recycling Facility in Belgium

The facility will recycle 80,000 metric tons of plastic annually, with future expansion to 160,000 tons. Construction starts post-permitting in 2025, supporting circular economy and low-carbon goals.

14 June 2023
ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech Produce First Ethanol from Ghent CCU Facility

The Ghent facility captures steelmaking gases, converting them into ethanol. It aims to produce 80M liters annually, reducing emissions by 125,000 tonnes, supporting the EU's 2030 Climate Target Plan.

1 February 2023
Engie and Equinor Complete H2BE Feasibility Study in Ghent

The 1 GW H2BE hydrogen project at Rodenhuize in Ghent moves to the next development phase, with over 20 potential off-takers and support from investment funds and Belgian authorities.

8 December 2022
ArcelorMittal Launches Carbon Capture Project in Ghent

The €200M Steelanol project uses LanzaTech's tech to convert waste gases into ethanol, reducing emissions by 125,000 tonnes annually. A €35M Torero project will further cut emissions by 112,500 tonnes.

15 June 2022
Cargill Opens Advanced Biodiesel Plant in Belgium

The new plant in Ghent converts waste oils into biodiesel for maritime and trucking sectors, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the circular economy with advanced waste-processing technology.

3 May 2022
Alco Bio Fuel and Partners Invest in Second CO2 Capture Line in Ghent

The new CO2 capture line in Ghent increases annual CO2 capture by 60%, totaling 160,000 tons. The captured CO2 is reused in various industries, reducing fossil CO2 emissions by the same amount.

3 February 2022
Eastman Boosts Tertiary Amines Capacity in Ghent

The expansion increases capacity in Ghent and improves production flow in Pace, driven by rising demand. Tertiary amines are vital for surfactants in home care and industrial applications.

16 December 2021
ENGIE and Equinor Launch H2BE for Low-Carbon Hydrogen in Belgium

The H2BE project will produce low-carbon hydrogen from natural gas using ATR and CCS, supporting Belgium's hydrogen strategy and aiming for operations before 2030 to meet decarbonization targets.

9 December 2021
ArcelorMittal Invests $30 Million in Carbon Capture Specialist LanzaTech

The $30M investment expands a partnership to use carbon capture technology, reducing CO2 emissions and producing bio-ethanol. The project is part of a broader effort to decarbonize and innovate.

31 March 2021
Ørsted to Develop Major Renewable Hydrogen Plant for Dutch-Belgian Industry

A 1 GW electrolyser will link to a 2 GW offshore wind farm, supplying renewable hydrogen via a 45 km pipeline to major industrial players in the Dutch-Flemish North Sea Port cluster.

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