The Netherlands – Twelve partners signed a declaration of intent to build a liquid and gaseous hydrogen infrastructure at Groningen Airport Eelde during the Wind meets Gas symposium. The businesses and organizations will collaborate to develop the most effective and environmentally responsible hydrogen network.
The agreement aims to create a green hydrogen infrastructure. The hydrogen must be delivered, transported, and stored in this process. A feasibility study will be conducted by all parties collectively. They also consider the chances of getting approvals and recruiting funding.
Fokker NextGen, the Province of Drenthe, RWE, Hy Network Services, Engie, the Netherlands Aerospace Center (NLR), NOM, Shell, Airport Creators, the New Energy Coalition, Groningen Seaports, and Groningen Airport Eelde are the partners engaged. The program is supported, according to the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s Air Combat Command.
Hydrogen Valley Airport
Since 2021, Groningen Airport Eelde has collaborated with New Energy Coalition to implement hydrogen applications that will make the airport more sustainable. Since then, Groningen Airport Eelde has positioned itself as the region’s first hydrogen airport and has set a goal of becoming the greenest airport in Europe. Ground handling must be entirely emission-free by 2030.
