Havenschets executive summary
Summary of the exploratory study on ports as strategic energy hubs for offshore wind, hydrogen, and CO₂ storage.
The transition to a climate-neutral economy requires a rapid transition to a more sustainable energy supply. The study "Havenschets Executive Summary” researches how the the ports in Northern Netherlands – Groningen Seaports, Port of Den Helder and Port of Amsterdam – can play a key role as energy hubs in this transition.
Key insights
Ports as energy hubs
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- Crucial for hydrogen production, import and storage.
- Offshore wind (38-72 GW) and CO₂ storage make them strategic hubs.
- Collaboration reduces costs by 30-50% and delivers savings of up to €300 million per year.
Specific roles per port
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- Groningen Seaports: Green hydrogen production and chemical industry.
- Port of Den Helder:Blue hydrogen and offshore infrastructure.
- Port of Amsterdam:: Hydrogen import and conversion to synthetic fuels.
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Infrastructure and investments
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- A hydrogen backbone connects the ports and the hinterland.
- Major investments are needed in storage, transport and conversion capacity.
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