The Netherlands has launched 11 new projects involving large-scale electrolyzers, with a capacity of about 602 MW of subsidized electrolyzers. Refineries, the chemical industry and petrol stations could benefit from to subsidise the acceleration of sustainable hydrogen development
with 602 MW of electrolysis capacity, three times the capacity of the largest hydrogen plant currently under construction in the Netherlands." It can meet the hydrogen demand of 5000 hydrogen trucks for one year. Subsidized enterprises will accumulate experience in technology application, approval process and sustainable hydrogen energy certification, and the core goal of subsidies is to accelerate the development process of sustainable hydrogen energy.
Enterprises received more than 700 million euros in subsidies
for these projects from the second round of funds of the Dutch "Large-scale Renewable Hydrogen Electrolysis Production Subsidy Scheme (OWE)", totaling more than 700 million euros. The subsidy is for those who build 0.
The subsidy funds have not yet been fully disbursed
. The total funds of the Owe program are nearly 1 billion euros. Projects that were not subsidized by the Netherlands Enterprise Office (RVO.)
mainly had the following problems: the actual use of the hydrogen energy produced was not fully demonstrated, it was not economically feasible, or it could not be completed on time.
The following enterprises receive OWE subsidies:
Air Liquide Industry (Rotterdam)
Circul8 Hydrogen Factory (Lelystad)
The Toll Sustainable (Hendrigen)
Essent Hydrogen (Deventer)
Eurus Energy Europe (Findan)
FR Energyhubs (Steinwijk)
H2Eron (Delfzijl)
Statkraft Renewables Benelux (Den Helder)
Uniper Hydrogen Netherlands (Rotterdam)
Vattenfall (Emshaven)
Westphalia Hydrogen (Zutphen)
Original intention
of the subsidy OWE Subsidies are intended to reduce the cost gap (the "loss element") between producing sustainable and fossil-based hydrogen energy. In order to determine the target of subsidies, the average subsidy for the
11 winning projects of the Netherlands Enterprise Bureau (RVO.11) is 1.78 million euros per megawatt of electrolytic capacity, and enterprises need to complete the project construction by mid-2030.
1. Air Liquide Industry (Rotterdam )
, as a subsidiary of Air Liquide Group, a French industrial gas giant, has settled in Rotterdam Air Liquide Industry, focusing on large-scale green hydrogen production. It is developing the "Ely Gator Project" (200 MW electrolyzer) to supply renewable hydrogen to the industrial platform of Total Energy; At the same time, it cooperated with Vattenfall to carry out the "CurtHyl Project", which uses the abandoned wind power of Vattenfall Slavtedam Wind Farm to produce hydrogen and distribute it through the pipeline network of liquefied air. The company plans to expand its European low-carbon hydrogen business portfolio, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 500,000 tons per year.
2. Although details are limited, the project is part of the Netherlands' plan to expand renewable hydrogen production capacity, mainly for industry and transportation, possibly using electrolytic hydrogen production technology, in line with the country's goal of reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
About
Lelystad Lelystad (Dutch: Lelystad) is a city and commune in the central Netherlands and the capital of the province of Flevoland, with a population of 70,698 (2005). Lelystad was founded in 1967 on newly reclaimed land, with the city at an elevation of about 5 meters below sea level. It was officially established as a city in 1980 and named after Cornelis Lely, a famous hydraulic engineer who was responsible for the levee construction project. The province of Flevoland,
where Lelystad is located, is focused on renewable energy development, has a considerable installed capacity in wind and solar energy, and has set more ambitious renewable energy development goals. The local Maxima power plant is being modified to enable hydrogen co-firing. In June 2023, the Flevoland Hydrogen Valley (Fl Hy) platform was launched to jointly develop the hydrogen economy, connect the supply and demand sides of hydrogen energy, and reduce the region's dependence on fossil fuels. The region is rich in wind and solar energy, and the electricity generated can be used to produce hydrogen at the right time. Lelystad Airport is also exploring the transition to an all-electric airport, which will not only significantly reduce carbon emissions and noise pollution and improve local air quality, but also create innovation and employment opportunities and improve public perception of the environmental impact of the aviation industry.
3. The project aims to help the Netherlands achieve the expansion target of 602 MW electrolytic capacity, focusing on the supply of hydrogen for oil refining, chemical and other industries. At present, the technical details and partners have not yet been disclosed.
About
Gendringen Gendringen is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland, part of the municipality of Oude IJsselstreek. Located about 12 kilometers southeast of Doetinchem and 20 kilometers northwest of the German city of Bocholt, it has about 4,400 residents.
In the Middle Ages, Gendringen was an important fortress, originally owned by the Archbishop of Cologne, and then leased to the lords who lived in the castle of 's-heerenberg. In 1830, most of the city centre of Gendringen was destroyed by fire. Today, many of the town's businesses gather on Grotestraat Street, which has become the most important street and bustling shopping street in the city center. Gendringen was a separate commune until 2005, when it merged with Wisch to form the commune of Oude IJsselstreek as a result of the municipal reorganization of the Achterhoek region.
From the point of view of transportation, Gendringen is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the nearest motorway. On weekdays, buses run at least every 30 minutes between Gendringen and Dottinghem railway stations. In addition, there is a small airport suitable for ultralight aircraft in the community of Voorst, about 2 kilometers east of the village.
Hendrihen is actively engaged in the construction of hydrogen energy projects, and related enterprises have received subsidies from the Dutch "Owe Plan" for green hydrogen production. These projects are dedicated to promoting the application of hydrogen energy in the local and surrounding areas, helping the Netherlands achieve the expansion target of 602 MW electrolytic capacity, supplying hydrogen to oil refining, chemical and other industries, and promoting the green transformation of the industry. Although the technical details and partner information of hydrogen energy projects here have not yet been fully disclosed, the promotion of these projects will have a positive impact on the adjustment of local energy structure.
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Deventer" Deventer has made important progress in the field of hydrogen energy. TotalEnergies opened a new public hydrogen station here.The completion
of the station unlocks the strategic Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) corridor and connects to the existing network of hydrogen stations, allowing trucks, passenger cars and commercial light vehicles to hydrogenate at existing stations in Defenter and Rotterdam (Capelle), Utrecht and Arnhem. It provides convenience for vehicles traveling to and from Germany. The construction of this
hydrogen station is supported by the Dutch Enterprise Bureau through its "Demonstration of Climate Technology and Transport Innovation (DKTI-Transport)" subsidy program, as well as the Dutch government's investment in in-station energy storage solutions through the province of Upper IJssel. This is not only in line with TotalEnergies' goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, but will also drive the decarbonization of freight traffic in the region.
5. Its hydrogen project in Findan is subsidized by OWE and may rely on existing renewable energy infrastructure to supply electricity for electrolytic hydrogen production. Details of the specific hydrogen energy plan are to be determined, but the project is in line with the European industrial decarbonization target.
About
Veendam Veendam is a town in the Netherlands, located in the northeast of the Netherlands, about 20 kilometers from the capital Groningen, under the jurisdiction of the province of Groningen, with an area of 78
. As a joint venture between Toyota Tsusho and Tokyo Electric Power, after accumulating rich experience in the field of wind energy, it began to enter the field of green hydrogen. Its local hydrogen energy project has been subsidized by the "OWE Plan". The company may rely on its existing infrastructure in the field of renewable energy to provide power support for electrolytic hydrogen production. Although the details of the specific hydrogen energy plan are not yet fully clear, the project is highly consistent with the major goal of industrial decarbonization in Europe and is expected to contribute to the local and European energy transformation.
6. The project may integrate renewable energy and electrolytic hydrogen production technology to build a localized hydrogen energy ecosystem to support regional industries. At present, the production capacity and technical details have not been disclosed.
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Steenwijkerland Steenwijkerland is a municipality in the Dutch province of Overijssel, which borders Friesland in the extreme northwest corner. The area is famous for its famous Yangjiao Village. FR Energyhubs,
based in Steinwijk, has received financial support from the "Owe Plan" to focus on the construction of hydrogen hubs. The project plans to integrate renewable energy and electrolytic hydrogen production technology to build a localized hydrogen energy ecosystem to support industrial enterprises in the region. Through the establishment of such a hydrogen energy hub, it can effectively promote the absorption of local renewable energy and promote the development of the industrial sector in a low-carbon and green direction. At present, its production capacity and technical details have not yet been made public.
7. The project, supported by the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, emphasizes reliability and grid integration and aims to reduce carbon emissions by 85% compared with fossil fuels.
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Delfzijl Delfzijl's H2Eron project, developed by HyCC, is the region's flagship green hydrogen project. The project includes a 20 MW pilot project (D-Jewels) with plans to expand to 100 MW. The hydrogen produced will be used in industries such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Supported by the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, the project focuses on the integration of reliability and power grid in the construction process, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 85% compared with fossil fuels, which is of great significance to promote the green upgrading of local industries.
8. Its business in Den Helder may rely on the advantages of hydropower and wind energy to develop electrolytic hydrogen production projects, aiming to achieve 2 gigawatts of hydrogen production capacity by 2030 and become a leading green hydrogen enterprise in Europe.
About
Den Helder Den Helder (Dutch: Den Helder) is a municipality and city in the province of North Holland, the Netherlands. Den Helder occupies the northernmost part of the North Holland Peninsula. It is home to the country's main naval base.
The Royal TESO ferry service operates between Den Helder and the nearby island of Tesser in the Dutch Frisian archipelago to the north.
There are not only the Dutch Maritime Museum, the best library in the Netherlands in 2017, the highest iron pillar lighthouse in Europe, the military fortress built by Napoleon, but also colorful flower fields when spring comes.
Den Helder's Statkraft Renewables Benelux, a subsidiary of Statkraft, focuses on renewable energy solutions, including green hydrogen. The company takes advantage of local hydropower and wind energy resources to actively develop electrolytic hydrogen production projects. Its ambitious goal is to achieve 2 gigawatts of hydrogen production capacity by 2030, to become a leading green hydrogen enterprise in Europe, and to contribute to the development of the European green hydrogen industry.
9. The project relies on the advantages of Rotterdam's industrial cluster to supply hydrogen to the petrochemical industry and help decarbonization of heavy industry.
About
Rotterdam Rotterdam, with its strong industrial strength, is striving to become the largest green hydrogen hub in Europe. The Netherlands has a huge industrial and logistical advantage in , where the Port Authority is developing an 11-hectare site for a green hydrogen plant.". Many start-ups are here to commercialize their businesses and expand internationally. There are a number of companies that manufacture electrolyzers (equipment used to produce green hydrogen), such as Battolyser Systems, which has signed a 40 million euro financing agreement with the European Investment Bank. Many trade practitioners in
the city, formerly engaged in fossil fuel-related work such as oil and gas, are now gradually transforming into sustainable areas such as hydrogen energy. In addition, Rotterdam is building a complete ecological system including hydrogen production, transportation, consumption and related equipment manufacturing, and at the same time, it combines with the scientific research strength of Delft's universities to promote the development of hydrogen energy industry.
Rotterdam has also made significant progress in the construction of hydrogen transport infrastructure. The construction of the Dutch National Hydrogen Network was launched in Rotterdam in 2023, and Hynetwork is advancing the network in stages, with the first section of Rotterdam expected to be operational in 2026. From 2030, the network will connect to Chemelot in Limburg, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany, and other European regions.
In addition to pipeline transportation, barge transportation is also crucial in supplying hydrogen to future customers in Rotterdam and Northwest Europe. In addition, many energy giants, such as Uniper Hydrogen Netherlands, are building a 100 MW electrolysis plant in the Masfrakt area of Rotterdam, and plan to expand to 500 MW to supply hydrogen to the petrochemical industry and help decarbonize heavy industry.
10. Vattenfall is also exploring hydrogen as a gas turbine fuel, with the goal of fossil-free operation by 2040.
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Eemshaven Eemshaven is a deep-water port in Friesland, the northern Netherlands, located near the mouth of the Ems River, near the German border, and is one of the youngest major ports in the Netherlands. It is also an important logistics and energy hub in Northern Europe.
Location: It is located on the northern coast of the Netherlands, close to the Ems River Delta and across the river from Emden, Germany. It has a superior maritime location and is an important node connecting the North Sea, the hinterland of the European continent and northern Europe.
Historical background: The port was planned and constructed in the 1990s to relieve the transportation pressure of the ports in the western part of the Netherlands, while taking advantage of the deep water in the north to develop energy and heavy industry. After years of expansion, it has become one of the most strategic ports in the north of the Netherlands.
Scale and facilities: The total area of the port is about 1200 hectares, with a number of deep-water wharfs, which can accommodate large cargo ships, special ships and offshore (offshore operation) equipment. It is equipped with advanced loading and unloading facilities, storage areas, railway and highway connection networks to achieve seamless multimodal transport.Vattenfall
of Emshaven operates the "Magnum Power Plant", which produces hydrogen using the innovative "Battolyser" system, a combination of a battery and an electrolyser. The hydrogen produced is used for generator cooling, replacing "grey hydrogen" from traditional fossil sources. At the same time, Vattenfall is also actively exploring the possibility of using hydrogen as gas turbine fuel, with a clear goal of achieving fossil-free energy operation in 2040, setting an example for the green transformation of the energy industry.
11. The project may focus on localized electrolytic hydrogen production in the eastern part of the Netherlands to supply hydrogen to local industries. Technical details and downstream customer information have not yet been released.
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Zutphen Zutphen is a historic Hanseatic city in Gelderland, the Netherlands, located on the IJssel River. It is famous for its well-preserved medieval towers, canal network and traditional handicraft industry. As one of the oldest cities in Europe, Zutphen has a history of more than 1200 years, and its core area is listed as a national historic site, attracting a large number of tourists. In recent years, the city's exploration in the field of hydrogen energy has injected new vitality into it and become an important participant in the energy transformation of the Netherlands. Westphalia Hydrogen
in Zutphen has been awarded the "OWE Program" subsidy for green hydrogen production. The company focuses on localized electrolytic hydrogen production, which aims to provide hydrogen to industrial enterprises in the eastern Netherlands. Although the technical details and downstream customers have not yet been announced, the promotion of the project will provide strong support for the green development of local industry.
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