Air Liquide has secured €110 million from the European Innovation Fund for its Enhance project in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, focusing on producing hydrogen from ammonia. The project involves constructing an ammonia cracking unit and a hydrogen liquefier within an existing natural gas facility. By importing ammonia from energy-rich regions like the Maghreb or the Gulf countries, the initiative aims to reduce dependence on natural gas in hydrogen production. Ammonia is preferred for long-distance hydrogen transport due to its chemical stability. Upon arrival in Antwerp, the ammonia will be converted into hydrogen through cracking. This approach addresses the hydrogen supply needs of industries like refineries, chemical plants, and heavy transport. While the grant is pivotal for project progression, Air Liquide is yet to make a final investment decision, evaluating market conditions and commercial viability. The initiative reflects a larger trend of investments in hydrogen infrastructure across Europe, offering industrial companies strategic opportunities to diversify supply chains and adopt innovative production technologies.