The total investments for the development of a green hydrogen economy in the Northern Netherlands up to the year 2030 are estimated to be between 17.5 and 25 billion euros.
These investments include 12 to 15 billion for offshore windfarms. The investments in hydrogen-related projects are estimated to be between 5.5 and 10 billion euros over the next 10 to 12 years. The priorities are large-scale green hydrogen production by electrolysis and biomass gasification, together with investments in hydrogen pipeline infrastructure to Delfzijl and Rotterdam, Limburg, and Germany. These large investments are expected to be made by a combination of electricity, oil and gas, industrial gasses, chemical, gas infrastructure and harbor companies.
Green Hydrogen Economy in the Northern Netherlands Investment (million €)
| Period: 2018 to 2030 | |
|---|---|
| Production | 15,000 - 20,000 |
| 4,000 MW offshore wind | 12,000 - 15,000 |
| 1,000 MW electrolysis hydrogen production | 500 - 1,000 |
| 1,000 MW biomass-gasification hydrogen production | 500 - 1.000 |
| 100 solar-hydrogen smart areas | 2,000 - 3,000 |
| Markets | 1,000-1,800 |
| 300,000 tons green methanol and 300,000 tons green ammonia Delfzijl | 600 - 1,000 |
| Ammonia-hydrogen Magnum power plant | not included |
| 100 hydrogen fueling stations in Northern Netherlands | 100 - 200 |
| 5 hydrogen fuel cell balanced data centers | 200 - 400 |
| 3 hydrogen innovation/SME/startup centers | 100 - 200 |
| Infrastructure | 700 - 2,000 |
| Hydrogen pipelines to Delfzijl and Rotterdam, Limburg, Germany | 200 - 1,000 |
| Hydrogen trading platform | 50 - 100 |
| Hydrogen harbor facilities in Eemshaven | 400 - 800 |
| 5 hydrogen distribution centers | 50 - 100 |
| Society | 800 - 1,200 |
| Zero emission public transportation (busses, trucks, trains, ferries) | 800 - 1,200 |
| Hydrogen trade fair and exhibition | 0 - 10 |
| Hydrogen regulatory framework | 0 - 10 |
| Green hydrogen certificates | 0 - 10 |
| Total including offshore wind farms | 17,500 - 25,000 |
| Total hydrogen related investments | 5,500 – 10,000 |
NorNed Cable between Eemshaven and Feda, Norway