Canada/The Netherlands – The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) and the Port of Rotterdam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on the transportation of manufactured goods, including hydrogen, in dry and liquid bulk between Canada and the Netherlands.
At the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the CEOs of the two ports signed the agreement. With a focus on the production, storage, and transportation of cleaner fuels like green ammonia, hydrogen, biomass, and renewable natural gas, the MOU with Rotterdam will strengthen the Ports’ bilateral partnership and support the energy needs of both Canada and the Netherlands.
The agreement also gives the Ports the freedom to investigate potential infrastructure improvements, technological innovations and advancements in the maritime transportation industry as it transitions to cleaner fuels and greener energy, best practices in the storage and shipping of liquid and dry bulk products, particularly in the areas of clean fuel and green energy, and assistance in the growth of relationships between importers and exporters in Canada and the Netherlands.
Similar agreements
The BPA and the German ports of Wilhelmshaven and Hamburg already inked two similar renewable energy trade MOUs in 2022. The agreements will assist the BPA in establishing its intended Green Energy Hub, a special development area for clean energy initiatives and related low-carbon businesses.
The BPA and Cross River established a partnership in August to build a hydrogen factory using green-certified energy to create ammonia fuel for export. The capacity to serve local, national, and international markets would increase as a result of planned expansions. The building will be situated in the Green Energy Hub of the Port.
