Offshore hydrogen
Our North Sea is an energy powerhouse where vast amounts of wind energy can be generated. This will ensure that the Netherlands can maintain our supply of sustainable energy in the future. But more needs to be done to ensure sufficient energy is always available. That is why Gasunie is exploring the role of offshore hydrogen production.
Green hydrogen is vital for the energy system of the future. For example, it can make energy-intensive industries more sustainable. The combination of wind energy and hydrogen production can reduce CO2 emissions, while also creating a more stable and efficient energy system.
The development of offshore hydrogen is progressing more slowly than anticipated. In 2025, the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth decided to suspend preparations for offshore hydrogen for five years. As a result, Gasunie has scaled back the development of the necessary offshore infrastructure.
This pause does not mean we are inactive. Gasunie continues to accumulate knowledge and is investigating how hydrogen infrastructure can contribute to a reliable energy system, both onshore and offshore. In doing so, we are looking at potential links between the production, storage and transport of hydrogen. Alongside international partners, we are also exploring how hydrogen can be transported from the North Sea to the mainland.
In this way, we are working towards a future in which energy remains available, even when the wind is not blowing.
