HNS (Hydrogen Network Netherlands)

The Hydrogen Network Netherlands (HNS), developed by Hynetwork Services (a subsidiary of Gasunie), is the foundation of national hydrogen infrastructure that will link major industrial clusters, import terminals and storage facilities throughout the country. Once fully realised, this network will ensure reliable and large-scale hydrogen transport, enabling hydrogen to move from entry points such as the Port of Amsterdam into inland industrial regions and across borders. It is being built in phases, typically reusing existing pipeline infrastructure where possible and laying new segments where needed, with initial rollout focused on key industrial regions, including the North Sea Canal Area. By providing backbone infrastructure for hydrogen flows, HNS supports long-term decarbonisation of industry and helps position the Netherlands as a hydrogen hub in Europe.