ECOLOG and Tata Steel collaborate on a liquid hydrogen and CO2 corridor between Norway and Amsterdam

In collaboration with H2A partner Port of Amsterdam and Norwegian producer Gen2 Energy, ECOLOG and Tata Steel have entered into an agreement to explore the import of liquid hydrogen. The hydrogen in this project is produced in Norway from hydropower. Subsequently, this hydrogen is cooled to liquify it and then shipped in specialized vessels owned by ECOLOG. The liquid hydrogen is then transported to ECOLOG’s terminal at the Port of Amsterdam and converted back into a gaseous state. Following this, the hydrogen can be delivered to Tata Steel and other companies via the planned pipeline network.

Carbon Capture
In the production of steel, even in the new Green Steel installations, a small amount of CO2 is still emitted. This quantity of CO2 is only a fraction of what is emitted in the production of coal-based steel. By capturing and storing this CO2, Tata Steel aims to produce climate-neutral steel. During the King’s visit, Tata Steel and ECOLOG signed a second agreement, along with Horisont Energi, the Port of Amsterdam, OCAP, the Norwegian bank DNB, and ABN AMRO, to explore a CO2 corridor. CO2 from Amsterdam will be exported to Norway. The CO2 will be captured at Tata Steel and other companies in the region. The cold energy released during the conversion of liquid hydrogen to gas at ECOLOG’s terminal in Amsterdam will be used to liquefy the CO2 at the same location. In this form, the CO2 can be transported by ship to Horisont Energi’s import terminal in Norway, where it will be permanently stored. This creates a liquid hydrogen/CO2 corridor, with efficient management of energy.

Dutch-Norwegian Collaboration
These two agreements build on the strong collaboration between the Norwegian and Dutch governments in the energy sector. King Willem Alexander’s and Minister Hermans’ working visit focused on various themes, including hydrogen, CO2 storage, and infrastructure. The exploration of liquid hydrogen/CO2 corridors will further strengthen the collaboration between the two countries, with the intended establishment of a structural connection between the Port of Amsterdam and Norway, making a clear contribution to the shared goal of CO2 reduction.

ECOLOG and Tata Steel
ECOLOG is a company focused on the transportation of CO2 and liquid hydrogen. The company is committed to achieving a net-zero economy and supports actions against climate change. ECOLOG develops carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chains, as well as liquid hydrogen (LH₂) solutions. The company’s infrastructure is designed to facilitate the decarbonization of society. Tata Steel Nederland is one of Europe’s leading steel producers, working on producing steel with zero carbon emissions by 2045. It will do so by switching to producing steel by using hydrogen instead of coal.