Partnership for green hydrogen development

The MoU between the Ministry of Energy in Chile and Port of Rotterdam Authority is part of a plan to ensure the countries work together to pair international supply and demand for hydrogen. The aim is to collaborate in actions and initiatives to advance the use of hydrogen, sharing information, knowledge, good practices and experiences, formal discussions and collaborating on projects of mutual interest and benefit.

Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam, said: “We are committed to the Paris Climate agreement and have been working on the Energy Transition in our port for a number of years now. It is co-operations like these, with a country like Chile, that enable us to take important steps towards realising our ambitions as hydrogen hub for North West Europe.

“The economic and environmental importance of setting up this trade lane is significant as we believe hydrogen will be important for meeting the climate goals, and it will be beneficial both for the producing and the receiving country.”

Energy transition

The Port of Rotterdam is transforming to accommodate for the transition from fossil fuels to renewables and for its position as hydrogen hub for North West Europe. The port is currently preparing its infrastructure and distribution network to receive hydrogen per ship from all parts of the World and to ensure distribution of hydrogen to neighbouring countries in Europe.

Chile wants to produce the cheapest green hydrogen in the world by 2030 and be among the top three exporters by 2040.

Europe is currently working on a broad Green Deal programme to move its energy use and energy sourcing towards zero emission.