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Gasunie and Vopak are developing an import terminal for green ammonia as a carrier for hydrogen. ACE Terminal will be realised in the port of Rotterdam.
Gasunie and Vopak are developing an import terminal for green ammonia as a carrier for hydrogen. ACE Terminal will be realised in the port of Rotterdam.
The partners Gasunie and Vopak are combining their strengths and expertise to develop this import terminal in the port of Rotterdam under the name ACE Terminal.
Import of green ammonia for energy transition
Hydrogen will play an important role in the energy transition. The future demand for green hydrogen in Northwest Europe exceeds the capacity that can be produced locally from sustainable sources. Therefore, it is necessary to import green hydrogen on a large scale.
An import terminal for green ammonia is an essential link in the hydrogen chain, alongside hydrogen production, transport and storage. A reliable logistics chain is important for the market development of green hydrogen and for the realisation of the climate goals of 2030 and 2050.
Ammonia as hydrogen carrier
After combining with nitrogen in the form of ammonia, hydrogen can be transported, stored and converted into green hydrogen in larger quantities more easily and safely. In addition, green ammonia can also be used directly as a CO2-free fuel for shipping, for example, or as a raw material for the production of artificial fertiliser.
Strategic location
The planned terminal in the port of Rotterdam is strategically located with direct access from the North Sea, a connection to Rotterdam's industry and Gasunie's infrastructure for transport and storage. The harbour offers an excellent gateway for the storage and transfer of the green ammonia, the conversion of the ammonia into green hydrogen and the further transit of both ammonia and hydrogen to end users.
In the future, this installation will be connected to Gasunie's national hydrogen network, which will serve the future hydrogen market in Northwest Europe.
Cepsa and ACE Terminal join forces to create green hydrogen supply chain from Spain to the Netherlands
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ACE Terminal and Spain's Cepsa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to import green hydrogen and ammonia. With this, the two parties are joining forces and embarking on a cooperation that should eventually lead to binding commercial agreements.
This is the first step in strengthening a green hydrogen corridor between northern and southern Europe. It is an important milestone in Europe's strategy for the development of renewable hydrogen and sustainable fuels.
Gasunie, HES International and Vopak join forces to develop an import terminal for hydrogen carrier in the port of Rotterdam
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Gasunie, HES International (HES) and Vopak will be working together to develop an import terminal for green ammonia as a hydrogen carrier. The companies have signed a Head of Terms to that effect.
