The Netherlands – A joint development contract for a Rotterdam green hydrogen import terminal has been signed by Air Products and Gunvor Petroleum Rotterdam.
In order to meet climate goals and the need for energy source diversification, there is an increasing demand for green energy sources. In 2026, the import terminal is anticipated to supply green hydrogen to the Netherlands.
The energy transition needs green hydrogen. It has a great potential to decarbonize challenging industries and sectors like heavy-duty transportation.
The agreement’s signing represents a significant step toward an investment decision that will be made as soon as the companies have more faith in the legal system, the permitting procedure, and the availability of funding. To ensure that the imported green ammonia and the resulting green hydrogen are recognized and counted towards the EU renewable energy targets, the green hydrogen must be certified. This project seeks to be acknowledged as a “Important Project of Common European Interest” in order to receive funding support (IPCEI).
Northwest Europe gateway
One of several locations in Europe where Air Products plans to build a green hydrogen import terminal is the Gunvor site in Europoort Rotterdam. It provides strategic access for obtaining green ammonia from large-scale green hydrogen production facilities run by Air Products and its partners from worldwide projects. The hydrogen created from the green ammonia will be distributed to markets in Europe, including those in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. Both Air Products and Gunvor are dedicated to delivering world-class performance in personal and process safety, and both companies have a history of dependability and safety.
According to a separate analysis by CE Delft, the project will ultimately generate indirect economic benefits worth EUR 260–425 million, leading to the creation of thousands of new jobs over the ensuing years. By 2030, the reduction in other harmful emissions and the savings in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for the transportation sector would result in a total environmental benefit worth more than EUR 100 million.
