The name says it all: North-C Circular is all about a sustainable circular economy. Together with ArcelorMittal and the Flemish government, we are developing an iconic 150-hectare circular industrial site in our Ghent port area. We’re cleaning up the past and creating space for companies that, like us, believe in a climate-neutral future. North-C Circular is set to become the driving force of the energy and resource transition.
North-C Circular is an ambitious 150-hectare business site, taking shape on the right bank of the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal, between the Rodenhuizedok, the R4 ring road and ArcelorMittal Belgium. Together with ArcelorMittal and the Flemish government, we’re creating a fully prepared site for circular economy. Future-proof, multimodal, and ready to turn waste streams into valuable raw materials.
Here’s how we make it happen:
Through a Brownfield Covenant with ArcelorMittal and the Flemish government, underused land is being redeveloped to create space for innovation.
Roads, utilities and seamless connections by road, rail and water — everything companies need to thrive.
A strong master plan attracts companies focused on circular activities, CO₂ reduction and the energy transition.
No time to waste. North-C Circular is a vital step on our course to a climate-neutral port by 2050. The project gives ArcelorMittal Belgium the chance to cut its CO₂ emissions drastically by rolling out pioneering Smart Carbon concepts. Think green and/or circular carbon replacing fossil carbon. Or CO₂ capture, storage and reuse (Carbon Capture & Utilisation/Storage) – with projects like the Steelanol plant, producing 80 million litres of sustainable ethanol each year from steel gases. Perfect as feedstock for chemicals or as a biofuel.
The challenge until now? Space. Historic dredging depots literally stood in the way of innovation. North-C Circular clears those obstacles and opens the door for companies and projects focused on sustainable circular activity. As Port Steward, we are the driving force behind this transition, connecting companies, ideas and ambitions.
We’re drawing the maps and setting the course. We’re drafting the master plan for the site’s redevelopment and tackling the historic dredging depots.
Historic dredging depots are cleared, and the first phase of infrastructure (roads, jetty, quay) is under construction.
Full steam ahead: with most infrastructure complete, the site is taking shape as a sustainable circular spot for the future.
North-C Circular is set to become the flagship project on our course to climate neutrality. Want to keep informed or take your place in this circular story?
We’re fully investing in green-blue infrastructure: a smart blend of nature and water. We do this by developing buffer zones and ecological connection areas around our port.