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🇳🇱🇪🇺Progress of the Netherlands Hydrogen Policy 🇳🇱🇪🇺 Minister Rob Jetten (Climate and Energy) and Minister Micky Adriaansens (Economic Affairs and Climate) have informed the Netherlands House of Representatives about the progress of the hydrogen policy. They addressed the instruments for renewable hydrogen, regulation, hydrogen quality, hydrogen storage, and regional infrastructure and initiatives. A very insightful study on the evaluation of the levelised cost of hydrogen (LCOH) based on proposed electrolyser projects in the Netherlands is also included, with input from H2 project developers like Uniper, ENGIE and Shell. ❇️Summary 1️⃣ Instruments for Renewable Hydrogen The Dutch government promotes the production and import of renewable hydrogen, focusing on industrial applications. Rising costs present a challenge for unprofitable projects. The government is developing subsidies and mandates, including the OWE scheme, which provided €245 million in subsidies for 101 MW capacity. Nearly €1 billion is earmarked for a second OWE round in 2025. The government is also working on demand subsidies and annual obligations for the industry. 2️⃣Regulation The European Union decarbonisation package requires negotiated third-party access to hydrogen terminals, ensuring diversification, strategic autonomy, and a level playing field. The Netherlands allows private parties to invest in hydrogen terminals, with Gasunie potentially participating if market initiatives fall short. 3️⃣ Hydrogen Quality The Netherlands collaborates with neighboring countries on a minimum purity requirement of 99.5% for hydrogen. The European Commission will submit a standardisation request, while national companies develop joint specifications in advance. 4️⃣ Hydrogen Storage Hydrogen storage is essential for a fossil-free energy system. HyStock Waterstofopslag is developing developing four depleted salt caverns for storage at Zuidwending, funded by the Climate Fund. Additional funds are reserved for further storage projects, and an envoy for underground energy storage coordinates with local stakeholders. 5️⃣ Regional Infrastructure and Initiatives Hynetwork Services is working on a national transport network focusing on the industrial clusters, which means it does not reach all companies wanting to use renewable hydrogen. The HyRegions report explores regional hydrogen infrastructure, with government support for the startup phase. Further rollout and connection are being investigated in collaboration with provinces and network operators. Local hydrogen initiatives and hubs are also encouraged. https://lnkd.in/emYrah46 #hydrogen #wasserstoff #waterstof #hydrogène #idrogeno #hidrógeno #sustainability #energy [photo of government buildings in The Hague, via istock. Please refer to original letter to parliament in Dutch, this is not an official translation.]

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BASF opens new alkyl ethanolamines #plant in #Antwerp. The new plant boosts global alkyl ethanolamines capacity by 30%, supporting #sustainable growth. These chemicals are key in gas treatment, water treatment, coatings, and more. Key chemicals produced include dimethyl ethanolamine (DMEOA) and methyl diethanolamine (MDEOA).

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Let’s talk #hydrogen. Hydrogen is poised to fulfil a key role in our future energy system. However, the large-scale (sustainable) hydrogen production, development of a new European and international infrastructure, and hydrogen market are still in the early stages of development.   The Netherlands wants to play a key role in this nascent sector. That’s why governmental agencies Netherlands Enterprise Agency , Energy Innovation NL, and trade association FME issue a yearly Hydrogen Guide. The 2024 edition is filled with best practices and data about the Dutch hydrogen landscape. It also contains an overview of parties who support the hydrogen ecosystem. Magnus Energy also features in this guide.   Maurits Verheijen, hydrogen expert: “We are happy to help organisations navigate the evolving hydrogen landscape. There have been breakthroughs since the EU launched the Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Market Package and, more recently, the upcoming EU Regulation for common rules for the internal markets for hydrogen. Also, pioneering cross-border hydrogen projects such as mosaHYc, initiated by Creos Deutschland and GRTgaz, are setting the scene. This sector can move quickly if the many parties involved successfully manage those complex projects.”   Find the 2024 Hydrogen Guide here: https://lnkd.in/eG7WPiaJ   Did you know our experts are involved in the mosaHYc project? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eG_WpCQw   Did you know our experts also analysed the implications key challenges for TSOs of implementing the EU Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Market Package? You can download the report here: https://lnkd.in/ejaC8Bmv   Here to guide you ⤵

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📰 💡 The chemical industry is pivoting towards sustainability by integrating renewable energy sources. This shift aims to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint while maintaining productivity and innovation. Leading this change are noteworthy wind energy, green electricity and green hydrogen initiatives, such as BASF’s Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm in the North Sea and the Achema Group’s renewable energy projects in Lithuania, which exemplify how the industry can align with environmental goals. In the penultimate article of our “Heavy Industries Go Light” series, Partner Thomas Hollenhorst and Senior Associate Roman Schneider discuss the necessity for continuous innovation and adaptation in the chemical industry as the world transitions to a greener future. Their insights emphasise the industry’s crucial role in the global effort to combat climate change. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e_Zpf_YM #WFW #EnergyTransition #Renewables #ChemicalIndustry

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XINTC, a Dutch initiative funded entirely by private #Dutch investments, has unveiled a revolutionary #electrolyser design featuring an all-plastic gas module (#stack). This innovation eliminates the need for critical #metals, #membranes, and #seals, paving the way for the mass production of virtually maintenance-free electrolysers.   This breakthrough could significantly reduce the cost of hydrogen production, unlocking new opportunities to scale up hydrogen adoption on a global scale.   Thanks to intelligent electronics, XINTC’s gas modules can switch on and off at high frequency – up to hundreds of thousands of cycles – without experiencing significant wear and tear. This allows the system to extract up to 25% more hydrogen from a single solar field compared to other manufacturers’ solutions. XINTC’s target market includes mid-range systems ranging from 500 kW to over 100 MW, making the technology suitable for a wide array of applications such as #ammonia production, #steel furnaces, #fertiliser manufacturing, industrial #heating, #biomethanisation, and #mobility solutions.   Production of gas modules and system assembly will take place on multiple continents, supported by a global network of distributors. The company has already received significant interest from international stakeholders eager to adopt this innovative electrolyser technology.   On 9 December 2024, the H2 Experience Centre in Kootwijkerbroek, the #Netherlands, will officially open, marking the global launch of XINTC’s pioneering electrolyser design. Established in collaboration with Energeion, the facility serves as a testing and demonstration hub, showcasing the electrolyser’s ability to be directly coupled with #solar fields and to adapt in real time to fluctuations in #renewable energy sources. Read the full story ⬇️

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“Large-scale #floatingsolar , #greenhydrogen production systems planned for new Dutch #offshorewindfarm ” June 12, 2024, - Adrijana Buljan “The joint venture between Vattenfall and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), which has been awarded the 2 GW IJmuiden Ver Beta #offshorewind area in the Netherlands, will also build a #floatingsolarfarm within the offshore project site and install a large-scale #electrolyzer in the Port of Rotterdam to use the electricity generated at IJmuiden Ver Beta to produce green hydrogen.” “On June 11, the Dutch government announced the developers selected in the largest offshore wind tender in the country to date, which offered 4 GW of total capacity across two areas, IJmuiden Ver Alpha and IJmuiden Ver Beta.” “In their proposal, Vattenfall and CIP laid out a plan to build a 50 MWp #floatingoffshoresolarfarm at the offshore site, similar to what RWE plans to do at OranjeWind, a #windfarm for which RWE secured the permit in the Dutch tender for Hollandse Kust West areas in 2022.” “The electrolyzer will have a capacity of 1 GW and, since it will be built near the location where the offshore wind farm will be connected to the system on land, the electricity does not have to enter the #nationalpowergrid first, which relieves pressure on the #powergrid .” https://lnkd.in/e3Kcqdes? Source- original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

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“#HYDROGENPRODUCTION XINTC – A Groundbreaking Dutch #Electrolyser Design Is Now Poised for Global Deployment” FCW Team - November 25, 2024 “XINTC, a Dutch initiative funded entirely by private Dutch investments, has unveiled a revolutionary #electrolyserdesign featuring an all-plastic gas module (stack). This innovation eliminates the need for critical metals, membranes, and seals, paving the way for the mass production of virtually maintenance free #electrolysers .” “According to XINTC, this breakthrough could significantly reduce the cost of hydrogen production, unlocking new opportunities to scale up hydrogen adoption on a global scale.” “Advancing efficiency with cutting-edge technology Thanks to intelligent electronics, XINTC’s gas modules can switch on and off at high frequency – up to hundreds of thousands of cycles – without experiencing significant wear and tear. This allows the system to extract up to 25% more #hydrogen from a single solar field compared to other manufacturers’ solutions.” “Versatile applications and global reach XINTC’s target market includes mid-range systems ranging from 500 kW to over 100 MW, making the technology suitable for a wide array of applications such as #ammonia production, #steel #furnaces , #fertiliser manufacturing, #industrialheating , #biomethanisation , and #mobilitysolutions .” Source: https://lnkd.in/e6fB8mUV https://lnkd.in/eMYJikbg Source - original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

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♻️To advance circularity across the chemical industry and beyond, we need to move from "value chains" to "value circles"! ⭕ Big THANK YOU🙏 to all our speakers and listeners to yesterday's podcast on "The Strategic Role of the Chemical Industry in Enabling a Circular Economy" 📢 We heard from: 🎤 Fiona van den Brink from LyondellBasell 🎤Todd Cline from Procter & Gamble 🎤 Peter miller from Eastman  🎤Charlie Tan from Global Impact Coalition 🎤Nicole Smith Ray from EY A few highlights of the discussion included: - Collaboration Across the Ecosystem: Cross-industry collaboration among large corporations, start-ups, and industry players is needed to drive a circular economy, focusing on a holistic “value circle” approach. - Role of Offtake in Scaling Innovations: Large corporations can support start-ups through consistent offtake agreements to help scale new recycling technologies. -  Clarity on Collaboration Scope: Companies should define clear boundaries on what areas they are open to collaborating in versus what areas they should manage internally to ensure focused progress. - Leveraging Advanced Technologies: AI, advanced sorting, electrification, and chemical recycling technologies could play significant roles in improving the efficiency of recycling systems. -  Biotechnology and CO2 Utilization: Biotechnology and CO2 utilization technologies can play a major role in creating sustainable materials, though the chemical industry is still exploring how to integrate these effectively. The Global Impact Coalition is working with companies across the chemical sector and related industries to advance circular solutions to address some of these challenges and uncover new opportunities. Reach out to get involved! https://lnkd.in/gVvy8SQ2 #ChemicalIndustry #CircularEconomy #Webinar #Sustainability

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"Flow batteries are considered one of the most economical options for long-duration energy storage. In an interview with Guido Dalessi, Elestor B.V., we will find out how the Dutch company uses innovative technologies to benefit from the synergy of electricity and hydrogen for its flow batteries." https://lnkd.in/ea5MfV77 #LDES #Energystorage #hydrogen

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OQ Chemicals has sold its Dutch esters plant in Amsterdam to Perstorp Group to optimize efficiency and focus on core business growth. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wPsc7 #efficiency #divestments #businessgrowth Image: Ijubaphoto/E+/Getty Images

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📢 Equinor's Hydrogen Open Season Announcement 🔍 Equinor, in collaboration with Linde, is developing the 1 GW H2M Eemshaven project in the Netherlands to produce low-carbon hydrogen via natural gas reforming with carbon capture and storage (CCS). 🌍 Over 95% of CO₂ emissions will be captured and stored offshore Norway, contributing to CO₂ reductions for both the Netherlands and Germany while supporting energy security. 📆 The project is in the FEED phase as of April 2024, with production anticipated by 2030. 📝 Equinor’s Hydrogen Open Season (Dec 2, 2024 – Jan 31, 2025) invites potential offtakers (min. 50 MW/year) to express interest in long-term low-carbon hydrogen agreements. ⚡ While the initiative supports decarbonization, reliance on natural gas reforming may raise questions about long-term sustainability and energy transition dynamics. 📌 #Hydrogen #Decarbonization #EnergyTransition #CarbonCapture #NetZero

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Despite challenges, the Dutch chemical industry continues to innovate, with NPD driving sustainable solutions and competitive advancements. Green hydrogen and biobased materials are just the beginning of transformative progress in 2025. See full article: https://lnkd.in/dcyiEEQM #engnpdchem #knowledgethroughnetworking #chemicalindustry #innovation #strategy

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Have you heard of the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? Well, if you are importing certain high impact raw materials (aluminium, hydrogen, iron or steel) into the EU you should have, as the transitional phase for CBAM started in October 2023! CBAM will apply a carbon price to specific imported goods, pushing manufacturing companies to source the lowest impact material as the pricing mechanism is designed to reward the most environmentally friendly version of the target materials. Although CBAM has a limited scope of materials today, by 2030 the materials list will expand to include all Emission Trading System (ETS) goods. So, are you prepared? Here's how you can prepare for the CBAM legislation: 1. Data, data, data: At the heart of CBAM lies a solid understanding of your supply chain emissions, working with your value chain to calculate and declare the embedded emissions within your products. The first step is understanding the mass of the ‘in scope’ materials your import from outside the EU, once you understand this you need to work with your supplier to calculate the embedded carbon emissions using lifecycle assessment (LCA) 2. Emission Reduction Imperative: With CBAM placing a premium on carbon emissions, the marine industry faces heightened pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. CBAM now places a direct focus on finding alternative or lower impact material solutions for the construction of marine vessels as this will not only benefit the environment but also your profit margin! MarineShift360 offers a streamlined solution to simulating the environmental savings you could make by changing materials within your construction. 3. Holistic Decision-Making: CBAM requires data-driven approaches to sustainability. MarineShift360 provides real-time monitoring and reporting tools, allowing companies to track their carbon emissions, energy consumption, and environmental performance metrics. By harnessing data analytics, companies can identify trends, benchmark performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to stay ahead of regulatory requirements and market expectations. In summary, CBAM legislation is reshaping the marine industry, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and carbon mitigation strategies. Together with the sustainability experts from Anthesis Group, MarineShift360 can help you preparing for CBAM. Please contact [email protected] to find out more. #CBAM #MarineIndustry #Sustainability #CarbonNeutral #LifeCycleAssessment #Jointheshift

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The Hydrogen Stream: Lower costs needed for competitive green hydrogen: The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research has provided figures for the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCoH) for major projects in the Netherlands, while Meld Energy says it is moving forward with its hydrogen plans in England. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

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Battolyser: battery-powered electrolyzers ◾Dutch company BLS is hoping to receive the backing from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund for the development of a “Battolyser” factory with an annual production capacity of 1 GW, in Rotterdam. ◾Site construction will be supported by partners including the Port of Rotterdam and automation company VDL. ◾BLS patented Battolyser product enables flexible green hydrogen production by featuring battery capacity in an electrolyzer. ◾The manufacturer says the Battolyser reduces the cost of green hydrogen by 20%, “making more green hydrogen projects financially viable.” BLS said the product’s battery function can reduce grid congestion and allow for greater integration of renewables. ◾“The technology is based on nickel-iron electrodes,” said BLS. “They are combined with currently commercially available alkaline electrolysis technologies with a proven track record of 20 to 30 years of service life.” ◾The Battolyser’s electrodes are in a conductive electrolyte that circulates through the cells. In the first electrochemical reaction, electrodes are charged and store electrons, acting like a battery. ◾When charging is continued, via “overcharging,” hydrogen and oxygen are formed in a subsequent reaction with hydrogen gas produced at the cathode, negative electrode, and oxygen at the anode, positive electrode. ◾The product uses low-quality iron and nickel, which can be sourced entirely in the European Union. ◾The Battolyser is offered as a 2.5 MW, “plug-and-play” product and in 5 MW and 25 MW versions. The 2.5 MW version will be available in Q1, 2025; the 5 MW module is planned for Q2, 2025; and the 25 MW iteration is planned for Q3, 2026. ◾In terms of the product’s green hydrogen production cost, BLS said, “In the most favorable geographies, the Battolyser can offer around €2/kg in 2025.” ◾The planned Battolyser factory, which will be jointly owned by the Port of Rotterdam Authority, is expected to be commissioned in 2026. ◾BLS and EU lender the European Investment Bank signed a €40 million finance agreement in 2023 and the manufacturer raised €30 million in Series A funding in September 2024, from Dutch investors Global Cleantech Capital and Innovation Industries and Netherlands investment agency Invest-NL. The source:https://lnkd.in/ex799Q6X #energyticslimited #greenhydrogen #batterypoweredelectrolyzers

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CORRECTION: The article below previously stated that the report authors found an average leak rate of 4.2% at the site in Delfzijl. This was incorrect - 4.2% was actually the highest rate found at any given time. The consistent median leakage rate was actually 1-2%. We apologise for this error, which has now been corrected. We have also amended the headline to make it clear that the leakage relates to a specific facility in the Netherlands, rather than hydrogen facilities more generally. https://lnkd.in/e42MCgbf

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Green hydrogen is gaining attention and support as a critical element in the transition to a more sustainable and renewable energy future. Wastewater into Green Hydrogen is our story! #smallcap #stocks #investing https://lnkd.in/gGx58UPK

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TNO released the Evaluation of the levelized cost of hydrogen LCOH based on proposed electrolyser projects in the Netherlands Renewable Hydrogen Cost Element Evaluation Tool #RHyCEET  Presented by Minister Rob Jetten (Climate & Energy) and Minister Micky Adriaansens (EZK) to the House of Representatives. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the cost components involved in the production of renewable hydrogen through electrolysis. The report is an important step towards realizing the potential of renewable hydrogen in our energy transition. Efforts are exerted to drive down the #LCOH - Lowering CAPEX by further standardizing the Balance of Plant and fully embracing innovation. - Increasing the amount of running hours by offering ancillary services, running when hourly prices are below 20 €/MWh. - Recognizing the system integration role of electrolysers and therefore proposing lower and more cost-reflective network tariffs for electrolysers. Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA

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