We're heading to World Hydrogen Summit

Why? Because we’re ambitious. By 2030, we’ll increase our hydrogen (carrier) import capacity by 4 million tonnes—and by 6 to 7 million tonnes by 2035. Storage, cracking and transit projects for hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, LOHC and other carriers are already taking shape. And safety? That’s top priority. Together with the authorities, we safeguard our port and our surrounding community. 

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Hydrogen in numbers

600 thousand tonnes of hydrogen used and produced in and around our port — and we’e scaling up.
7 million tonnes of hydrogen carrier import capacity by 2035—that’s our ambition.
500 MW of renewable hydrogen production planned in our port by 2030.
12 hydrogen and electrolysis projects in our port — with more on the way!
4 Import terminals under development in our port.
3.6 GW of hydrogen production projects currently in the pipeline.

“Investing in hydrogen is essential to making industry more sustainable. By focusing on green hydrogen and innovative technologies, we can not only decarbonise our own operations, but also take a leading role in the energy transition.”

Cracking the code for hydrogen

In our port, we’ve got all the elements for sustainable hydrogen: prime strategic location, deep-sea access, room to grow, and strong inland connections. It’s how we power the energy transition collectively — and fuel the future.

Picture of the Evos tank terminal in North Sea Port’s Terneuzen sub-area.

Perfectly connected with Europe

We’re the main junction for importing and transporting hydrogen across Europe, with direct (pipeline) connections to Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany & France.

Europe’s bunkering crossroads

Ideally located on the Western Scheldt, with deep-sea access and storage for hydrogen and clean fuels, we’re Europe’s go-to bunkering point.

Space to power up green hydrogen

We’re making space for green hydrogen production! The goal? 500 MW by 2030. Offshore wind and our infrastructure make it possible.

Network of producers and users

We have a strong network of producers and users of hydrogen and hydrogen technology. That makes our port the ultimate place for collaboration and innovation.

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On course to CO₂- neutral

Smart, agile and innovative—that’s how we future-proof ourselves as a climate-neutral, leading European port. We capture CO₂, store it, and put it to use.

Carbon capture: smart and sustainable

Starting 2026, we’ll capture CO₂ at current sites and store it safely underground — preparing for circular, future-proof reuse.

Green and local

With offshore solar and wind, 380kV networks and grid reinforcement, we’re set to land more green power for hydrogen production by 2030.

“With H2BE, ENGIE and Equinor aim to develop low-carbon hydrogen at the ENGIE site in Rodenhuize, within North Sea Port. By kickstarting affordable hydrogen and CO₂ value chains, we contribute to CO₂ neutrality and renewable hydrogen.”

4 major players in hydrogen

With an impressive 600 kilotonnes of hydrogen produced and used in our port, we’re clearly taking the lead. In refining, chemicals, fertilisers, steel and plastic recycling, we’re driving industry and sustainability to the next level.

Refining & chemistry: moving clean ahead

We desulphurise fuels and prep methanol for marine use. Hydrogen propels us towards cleaner (plastic) products and a new wave of green chemistry.

Fertilisers: hydrogen as building block

Using hydrogen and nitrogen, we produce ammonia — vital for fertilisers. That’s how hydrogen provides a foundation for sustainable agriculture.

Sustainable steel: the shine of less CO₂

With hydrogen, we make green steel: less CO₂, more future. That’s how we forge an industry that’s more resilient and cleaner, too.

Recycling: less waste, more value

With hydrogen in pyrolysis processes, we recycle plastics more sustainably. It’s how we close the loop — and drastically reduce waste streams.

Picture of coils of sustainably produced stainless steel at Outokumpu in North Sea Port’s Terneuzen sub-area.
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Hydrogen in full flow

In our port, hydrogen gets a tailwind. We handle all logistics — efficient, top-notch and innovative, just like always. From import to transport, we help drive Europe forward sustainably.

  • We collaborate with grid operators, industry and governments to realise cross-border infrastructure, a hydrogen exchange and smart connections.

    Picture of man and a seagoing vessel in the Vlissingen port area of North Sea Port.
  • We’re smart about our power capacity. With on-site wind and solar, we produce green hydrogen locally — powerful and ready for tomorrow’s industry.

    Picture of wind turbines in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.
  • Production and import — we do both. With 4 MTPA import capacity by 2030 and a planned doubling by 2035, we’re well on course to become Europe’s largest hydrogen cluster.

    Picture of the Vopak terminal and storage tanks in the Vlissingen port area of North Sea Port.
  • With large-scale storage, we absorb demand peaks and dips. We store hydrogen and its carriers safely and under strict supervision — ready for use or transit.

    Picture of storage tanks at Vesta Terminals in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.
  • We’re building crackers in our port to convert hydrogen carriers like ammonia into pure hydrogen. Great for more flexible import and more efficient use.

    Picture of a technical installation at Yara in North Sea Port’s Terneuzen sub-area.
  • With our ideal location, deep-sea infrastructure and connection to the H₂ Backbone — the first cross-border hydrogen pipeline of its kind — we serve both local industry and Europe with clean, efficient and safe hydrogen flows.

    Picture of pipelines at Cargill in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.
Picture of the Zeeland Refinery plant and terminal in North Sea Port Vlissingen.

From wind to hydrogen: TotalEnergies+Air Liquide

At Zeeland Refinery, TotalEnergies and Air Liquide are building an electrolyser powered by offshore wind. It will generate 30,000 tonnes of green hydrogen, saving 300,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually!

Drop anchor too

Feeling the energy, too? Curious about the possibilities? Is your company be the missing link to help us navigate the future? Get in touch our hydrogen specialists.