Hydrogen Chemistry Company (HyCC) has announced plans to develop a large-scale green hydrogen facility in the Port of Rotterdam, aiming to produce around 25,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually to support industrial decarbonisation in the region.
The project, named H2Next, will be located at the Maasvlakte hydrogen conversion park under an agreement signed with the Port of Rotterdam Authority. The site is positioned near the planned landfall points for several major offshore wind farms, enabling direct access to renewable electricity sources.
According to HyCC, the hydrogen produced by the facility will help lower emissions from refineries, the chemical industry, and mobility applications within the port area. The company said the project is also positioned to serve broader industrial demand in Northwest Europe via the planned national hydrogen network and the Delta Rhine Corridor.
“H2Next will be designed to produce approximately 25,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, supporting the decarbonization of refineries, the chemical industry, and mobility in the Rotterdam port area,” HyCC said in a statement.
The company is currently concluding the project’s study phase and expects to make a final investment decision by 2028. Initial hydrogen production is targeted for around 2030.
The initiative adds to Rotterdam’s growing role as a hub for green hydrogen development, aligned with Dutch and EU climate goals focused on reducing industrial carbon emissions and promoting clean energy infrastructure.
