Challenge / Goal
The primary goal is to position the Port of Rotterdam as the leading European hub for hydrogen production, import, and distribution. This aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, achieve climate targets, and ensure energy security across Europe. The challenge includes overcoming regulatory hurdles and establishing a stable market for hydrogen.
Solution
Infrastructure Development: Began construction of Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant, Holland Hydrogen I, scheduled to be operational by 2025. The port also invested in upgrading existing infrastructure to support hydrogen storage and distribution.
Partnerships: Established collaborations with international businesses, public sector partners, and European industrial clusters to support hydrogen projects. These partnerships help in sharing expertise, technology, and investment risks.
Import Facilities: Developed infrastructure to import green hydrogen from global markets to Europe. This includes building terminals capable of handling different forms of hydrogen carriers, such as ammonia and LOHC.
Diversification: Facilitated the diversification of terminals and pipelines for different hydrogen carriers, including ammonia and liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC). This approach ensures a flexible and resilient supply chain for hydrogen.
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Port of Rotterdam
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Antwerp-Rotterdam-Rhine-Ruhr-area (ARRRA) Cluster