Ellen Ruhotas Appointed Chair of the H2A Association

The H2A Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellen Ruhotas as its new Chair. Ellen succeeds Bart van der Meer, who has stepped down from the role following his transition to a new professional position outside the H2A partnership.

Ellen Ruhotas is Chief Executive Officer of EcoLog, where she leads the development of mid-stream solutions for liquid hydrogen ((LH₂) and liquid CO₂ (LCO₂). This includes the development of a dedicated LH₂ and CO₂ terminal in the port of Amsterdam, which is to come into operation by Q4 2030. Ellen brings more than three decades of experience in the design, construction, operation, and management of bulk liquid and cryogenic infrastructure, including chemicals and liquefied gases. Her professional background spans engineering, terminal development, and international energy logistics, with a strong focus on enabling new energy value chains.

EcoLog, under Ellen’s leadership, has played an important role since the early stages of H2A’s formation, helping to shape the initiative from its inception. Alongside Bart van der Meer, then Business Development Manager New Energies at EVOS, Ellen was involved as one of the first board members, contributing to the establishment of H2A as a collaborative partnership focused on hydrogen imports and infrastructure development connected to the port of Amsterdam.

Ellen is widely recognised for her charismatic, engaging, and confident leadership style. Known for her ability to bring focus and momentum to complex discussions, Ellen is valued for fostering open dialogue and for her ability to connect stakeholders across disciplines and perspectives.

‘It is an honour to be appointed the new Chair of H2A,’ said Ellen. ‘The Association has been one of  the key tools to highlight the full breadth and competitiveness of the hydrogen ecosystem in the port of Amsterdam. The development of our liquid hydrogen and liquid CO₂ terminal has benefited greatly from the collaborations we have been able to foster. This focus on collaboration will remain at the core of H2A as we move into a new phase.’

During Bart’s tenure, H2A strengthened its partner community, advanced discussions on hydrogen imports and related infrastructure, and increased alignment among stakeholders from industry, logistics, and the public sector. The association would like to thank Bart for his leadership, commitment, and contributions during this important phase.

As H2A enters its next phase, marked by an expanding partner ecosystem, growing international engagement, and preparations for the H2A Symposium 2026 on 18 June 2026, the appointment of Ellen Ruhotas as Chair reflects both continuity and readiness for further development.

The H2A Association looks forward to continuing its work with its partners to support the development of hydrogen imports and associated infrastructure in and around the port of Amsterdam.