Zeevonk Project Advances with Wood Securing FEED Contract for Rotterdam Hydrogen Facility
Key Ideas
- Vattenfall & CIP's Zeevonk project progresses as Wood secures the FEED contract for the hydrogen facility in Rotterdam.
- The project combines offshore wind, floating solar, and green hydrogen to power the facility.
- The hydrogen will be transported to the Hydrogen Network Rotterdam, marking a significant step in Dutch hydrogen infrastructure development.
- The Zeevonk project in Rotterdam signifies a strategic move towards sustainable energy generation and utilization in Europe.
The Zeevonk project in Rotterdam, a collaborative effort between Vattenfall, CIP, and Wood, has taken a significant step forward with the awarding of the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract to Wood for the hydrogen facility. This facility, powered by offshore wind and floating offshore solar, will play a pivotal role in the production of green hydrogen. Over the next ten months, the FEED will provide detailed cost estimates and set the stage for the upcoming EPC tender process, scheduled for Q2. The completed hydrogen plant will cater to significant energy demands and the produced hydrogen will be transported through pipelines to the Hydrogen Network Rotterdam. The network, a vital component of the Dutch hydrogen infrastructure centered in the Port of Rotterdam, highlights the region's commitment to sustainable energy initiatives. This development represents a positive stride towards renewable energy utilization and signifies the growing importance of hydrogen in the global energy transition.