H2A

H2A is a consortium of local companies and international partners, who joined forces to import one million tons of green hydrogen via the port of Amsterdam. Due to its geographic location, existing infrastructure and assets, the port of Amsterdam is uniquely positioned to import, store, release and distribute different modalities of green hydrogen to local offtakers and into Northwest Europe. The H2A consortium has been initiated by Evos, SkyNRG, Port of Amsterdam, Zenith Energy Terminals, Hydrogenious (Germany), Electriq Global (Israel), the Municipality of Amsterdam and the Project Office North Sea Canal Area; all significant players in the hydrogen value chain.

In Northwest Europe, demand for green hydrogen is expected to grow exponentially in the coming decades and will exceed the local production potential. In order to meet this growing demand, the import of green hydrogen from countries around the world will be necessary. Recognised as a leading international energy hub, the port of Amsterdam is ready to play a leading role in the import of green hydrogen.

Why the port of Amsterdam?

• As an energy hub, the port features suitable terminals and infrastructure that can be reused or repurposed to receive, store and distribute multiple hydrogen vectors, including liquid hydrogen, LOHC, LIHC and SIHC.
• The port offers the needed nautical infrastructure for the transhipment of hydrogen, including quays, jetties and sufficient draught. The local demand for green hydrogen is expected to be high, with industrial, production facilities and transport hubs in close proximity to the Amsterdam port area, such as Tata Steel and Schiphol.
• The port of Amsterdam has access to three of the nine European TEN-T corridors, meaning the port is well positioned to continue to be a key energy supplier for the European hinterland.