Intracontinental hydrogen supply chain development and integration

Jeannette Baljeu, a member of the executive of the Province of Zuid-Holland in the Netherlands, tells Tank Storage Magazine about the challenges and possibilities HYDROGEN IS OFTEN SAID TO BE ‘THE GAME CHANGER’ FOR INDUSTRY AND TRANSPORT. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS? As the province of Zuid-Holland we are working on sustainable solutions for industry and transport in various ways. Hydrogen is one of them. Green hydrogen is essential for the transition to a greener industry and sustainable transport. The province of Zuid-Holland focusses on a broad range of energy sources to meet the climate goals for the region. For example, we provide incentives for the use of geothermal heating and residual heat from industry for households and push to install solar panels on every roof in Zuid-Holland. But when it comes to hydrogen, we focus mainly on its use for industry and heavy transport. At this point, hydrogen is the energy carrier of choice when high temperatures and high volumes are needed. WHAT ROLE DOES THIS REGION PLAY IN THE FIELD OF HYDROGEN? For decades, Zuid-Holland, home to the Port of Rotterdam, has been the logistical hub for Europe, with inland shipping, truck and...