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Editor’s note
When it comes to the energy transition there is no silver bullet. But there is green hydrogen. It can make an important contribution in fighting climate change. Hydrogen is enjoying a significant momentum today. The industry should not miss this unique chance to make hydrogen an important part of our clean and secure the energy future.
Collaboration is essential in order to be able to use hydrogen in the future economy. As for green hydrogen, also known as 'renewable hydrogen', the offshore energy industry is essential. Renewable energy that is generated at sea, can be used to make hydrogen.
The Netherlands is in a good position thanks in part to the knowledge of gas and electrolysis technology, the great potential for wind energy in the North Sea and the energy-intensive industry that needs to make a strong commitment to sustainability. The first initiatives to make the Netherlands a hydrogen cluster are there.
Vattenfall has submitted a bid in the Hollandse Kust West offshore wind tender in the Netherlands. According to the details of the company’s plan, the project Vattenfall proposes to build would see Netherlands becoming the home of the world’s first offshore green hydrogen cluster. Next to that, subsidiaries of Shell have taken the final investment decision to build Holland Hydrogen I in Rotterdam, which will be Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen plant. Let’s make green hydrogen the main pillar of the energy transition!
