Hydrogen sector urges targeted import policy
Yesterday, the Dutch seaports and hydrogen industry associations presented the Hydrogen Import Manifesto to Minister Hermans for Climate and Green Growth, during the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam.
In the manifesto, the 24 signatories emphasize the importance of large-scale imports of hydrogen and hydrogen carriers for a successful, affordable, and secure energy transition in the Netherlands and Europe.
The sector calls on the government to implement active, targeted, and coherent policies that enable and accelerate hydrogen imports through Dutch ports. This would allow the Netherlands to maintain and strengthen its role as Europe’s energy gateway in the emerging hydrogen economy.
At Port of Amsterdam, we focus primarily on the import and transit of liquid hydrogen (LH2) and LOHC (liquid organic hydrogen carriers). These are forms of hydrogen that can be transported safely across the European continent.
Concrete recommendations in the manifesto include:
- Funding for the scaling up of ammonia crackers in port areas;
- Incentives to boost demand for green methanol, particularly in aviation and shipping;
- Investments in infrastructure for the import of liquid hydrogen (LH₂) and its transport to the European hinterland, including the approval of inland waterway transport;
- Practical regulatory frameworks for the use of hydrogen carriers such as LOHC (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers).
The manifesto is supported by the port authorities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, North Sea Port, and Groningen Seaports, as well as by various companies and industry associations from both the Netherlands and abroad.
Read the full press release here.