Welcome to Rotterdam. Europe's Hydrogen Hub.
Find out about the latest developments
Welcome to the port of Rotterdam. Where companies, the government and the Port of Rotterdam Authority collaborate on a future-proof port. A zero-emissions port is the goal. With hydrogen as one of the key elements. In effect, the whole value chain of this hydrogen economy is taking place here, in Europe's Hydrogen Hub: Rotterdam.
We are glad to inform you that several final investment decisions (FIDs) have been taken and that many projects are under construction. This year, the port of Rotterdam and partners began construction of the infrastructure in the port. Multiple companies can join that infrastructure. And with the start of the infrastructure, the first projects can commence.
The port has already taken major steps in bringing the infrastructure, production, storage, supply and demand of hydrogen and/or hydrogen carriers together. As a matchmaker, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has established agreements with countries and ports worldwide that are able to export large volumes of green or low-carbon hydrogen in the near future.
Holland Hydrogen 1
In terms of projects, there are many. For inland production, the port facilitates conversion parks for electrolysers, where the construction of the first 200MW green hydrogen factory is already taking place: Holland Hydrogen 1 (image: Plotvis). This factory will produce 200 megawatts of hydrogen. Holland Hydrogen 1 is being constructed on Conversion Park One, a location where four plants will be built, which add up to roughly 1GW scale.
Even more electrolysers
It's the port’s ambition to produce 2 to 2.5 gigawatts by 2030. As Conversion Park One had sold out, the port made space for a second park. At this location on Maasvlakte 2, there will be room for another 1 Gigawatt electrolyser capacity. And it doesn’t stop with Conversion Parks One and Two. Eneco and Uniper are also making concrete plans to build electrolysers on their own sites. There is more than just production: there are many developments now on the logistic side. For instance, trucks that will be driving on hydrogen and projects for inland barges.
Speeding up even faster
The infrastructure will be the foundation for many more projects to come, which helps as this first barrier is now taken. With all these projects, Europe's Hydrogen Hub is actually being built. The port is constantly looking for opportunities to speed up the energy transition. We are interested in hearing your thoughts!
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Largest energy port in Europe
Over 13% of all energy used in Europe flows through the port of Rotterdam, making it the largest energy port in Europe. Green hydrogen is the obvious way to facilitate the European industry on its road to CO2 neutrality. Infrastructure for CO2 and H2 is being built throughout the port. Cross-border infrastructure like the Delta Rhine Corridor is being developed to facilitate the decarbonisation of the European industry.
Lunch is sponsored by Port of Rotterdam, Koole Terminals and Advario
Advario is a world leader in liquid energy and chemical feedstock storage logistics, committed to progress through partnerships. Working together, building on decades of experience, to make a positive impact on our planet. Advario is dedicated to supporting customers in their decarbonization journey by drawing on valuable expertise to provide energy infrastructure solutions for renewable energy, biofuels, and hydrogen carriers like ammonia. Advario operates a global terminal network and is a future-focused company, with an ambitious strategy focused on growth, value delivery and sustainability.
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Job van der Kroft, Director New Energies Europe
Koole has the ambition to play a leading role in facilitating the energy transition. With its current infrastructure, Koole forms an indispensable link between the supply and demand of sustainable liquid bulk products. Koole Terminals currently operates 21 terminals in 7 European countries. The company has been in business for over 70 years and has a reputation for providing high-quality independent services to its customers. The company has a broad customer base, including super majors, blue-chip chemical and biofuel companies. We are planning for the storage and transshipment of Clean Fuels and Feedstocks at Koole Terminals in Rotterdam and across Europe. This includes, but is not limited to, overseas Ammonia import and cracking in Rotterdam, LOHC import and dehydrogenation in Rotterdam, NH3 distribution into Germany from Duisburg, CO2 export from Rotterdam and Le Havre, and CO2 collection from Germany and onward transport from Duisburg.
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Tamme Mekkes, Business Development Director, +31 6 835 89 425
Irgen Iversen, Business Development Manager, +31 6 11 1 49 078
Sander van Kersbergen, Business Development Manager, +31 6 220 61 531