Dutch government selects site for offshore wind-to-hydrogen project

In the Netherlands, OffshoreWIND.biz reported that the Dutch government has designated an area for what will become the world’s largest offshore hydrogen production project. That designated area is Ten noorden van de Waddeneilanden, which had been identified earlier for offshore wind development and deemed most suitable for providing 500 MW of electrolysis capacity and for the transport of hydrogen to land, according to the report. The project is planned to be operational around 2031. The Ministry for Climate and Energy Policy will initially work with the Groningen region, stakeholders in the Wadden Sea region and other stakeholders on matters such as the landfall of the pipeline to bring the hydrogen from the offshore wind farm ashore and environmental aspects of the project. “We have already designated the area as a preferred location so that preparations can start quickly and we provide the sector with clarity so that they can make their investment plans. I am also very happy with the support we receive from local authorities. The province and the municipalities are fully committed to a green economy in which the production of sustainable energy is central”, said Rob Jetten, the Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy Policy. The Ten noorden van de Waddeneilanden green hydrogen project will be the first initiative that connects to Gasunie’s offshore hydrogen transport network, planned to be built to bring large quantities of hydrogen ashore and to connect to the onshore hydrogen network, according to the report.

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