Air Liquide and TotalEnergies have announced a significant investment of over €1bn in two major green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands. The 'ELYgator' project in Rotterdam, with a 200MW electrolyser, and a similar project in Zeeland, with a 250MW electrolyser, are set to produce a total of 53,000 tonnes of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen annually by 2029. These projects aim to address industrial decarbonization by providing hydrogen to key sectors like refining, chemicals, and heavy transport. The Netherlands government targets a minimum of 4GW of green hydrogen production by 2030, potentially increasing to 8GW by 2032, depending on various factors. These initiatives align with broader European ambitions to produce and import substantial amounts of renewable hydrogen to decarbonize industries and transportation. The renewable electricity powering these projects will be predominantly sourced from the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, a collaboration between TotalEnergies and RWE. Air Liquide and TotalEnergies' investment reflects a strategic move towards clean energy, emphasizing the importance of hydrogen in transitioning towards a sustainable future. These projects not only aim to meet domestic demand but also contribute to Europe's clean hydrogen supply chain. This development follows the EU's targets to produce and import significant volumes of renewable hydrogen by 2030, complementing initiatives like Fit for 55 and REPowerEU to promote cleaner energy alternatives and reduce carbon emissions.