H2BE
H2BE is a joint Engie and Equinor large-scale (GW) low-carbon hydrogen project in the Ghent port area (Belgium), based on ATR and CCS technology. It aims at producing hydrogen from natural gas from Norway, allowing for decarbonization rates above 95%. The captured CO2 on site is planned to be transported in liquid form from Belgian coastal area and to be permanently and safely stored below the seabed of the Norwegian North Sea. The partners aim to start operations by 2032.
Overarching / General
Minister-President of the Flemish Region (M. Matthias Diependaele); Prime Minister of the Belgian federal Government (M. Bart De Wever) ; WaterstofNet Association ; North Sea Port ; Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship Government Agency (VLAIO).
H2 production
ENGIE & Equinor
H2 transportation, storage & distribution
Fluxys
H2 end use
INEOS, ArcelorMittal
Project details
Production volume
H2 production from electrolysis
Final products
H2 color
Total investment (CAPEX)
Value chain coverage
H2 transport
End use
Industry