Explaining the Port of Amsterdam\u2019s ambitions as a hub for alternative energy production, he noted that the port has reserved 80 hectares of land solely for the development of bio\/synthetic fuel and the circular economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy are we focusing on these activities? Because of the key characteristics of our region means an urgency to accelerate the energy transition.\u201d<\/p>\n
The region\u2019s strong industrial clusters, including energy-demanding steel production, port activities including bunkering, and the massive aviation operations at Schiphol are all completely dependent on fossil fuel, said Delattre. For example, 4m tonnes of aviation fuel a year is supplied by pipeline to the airport.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith this in mind we as a port work on how we can make sure get rid of those dependencies in the future, together with our partners.\u201d<\/p>\n
Delattre explained the substance and ambition of the North Sea Canal Area hydrogen hub, including the H2A consortium plans to import 100m tonnes of hydrogen a year from the Middle East, where it will be generated by solar power.<\/p>\n
Another key project is H2ermes, which is to build a 100 MW electrolyser to power steel production.<\/p>\n
The industry is under huge pressure, he said. \u201cThe port is not about generating double digit growth any more \u2013 it is about generating value for society.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Port of Amsterdam has been announced as the host of the 2024 Coastlink conference. Delattre said: \u201cWe are beyond excited about next conference and look forward to hosting Coastlink.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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