Europe's Hydrogen Hub: H2 Proposition Zuid-Holland/Rotterdam

Zuid-Holland has the industry, knowledge institutes and transportation capabilities to be the European Hydrogen Hub, and supply Europe’s hydrogen demands. In triple helix collaboration, this region works towards international climate goals.

LEAD DEVELOPER

Port of Rotterdam, Stedin, Innovation Quarter, Economic Board Zuid-Holland, Province of Zuid-Holland & Municipality of Rotterdam

PROJECT PARTNERS

MAIN POLITICAL SPONSORS

Province of Zuid-Holland & The Municipality of Rotterdam

MAIN LOCATION

Netherlands

OTHER LOCATIONS

Yes

Project details

H2 PRODUCTION VOLUME

N.A.

INVESTMENT VOLUME

[M€]:

1,000.00

FUNDING

VALUE CHAIN COVERAGE

PRIMARY ENERGY SOURCING

Electricity from offshore wind

H2 PRODUCTION

Water electrolysis with PEM electrolyser
SMR with CC(U)S

H2 STORAGE

Cylinder - Compressed H2
Cylinder - Ammonia
Cylinder - LOHC
Other

H2 TRANSPORT

Pipeline - Compressed H2

H2 DISTRIBUTION FOR MOBILITY

HRS 700 bar
HRS 350 bar

END USES

MOBILITY

Cars
Buses
Ships

ENERGY

Hydrogen supply to gas-fired power plants
Hydrogen supply for injection into gas grid

INDUSTRIAL FEEDSTOCK

Supply to chemical industry (e.g. fertilizer production)
Supply to refineries

Project timeline

CURRENT STATUS:

N.A.

2014

2021

Start of project development

2030

Project finalization

2035

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PHASE

Political backing and buy-in
Projects are being supported by the local government (municipality of Rotterdam) and regional government (Province of Zuid-Holland).

COMMERCIAL AND FINANCING PHASE

Applying for public subsidy/grant schemes

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