Fluxys Hydrogen Pipeline Network Expansion in Belgium
Key Ideas
- Belgium's Fluxys Hydrogen begins work on a new hydrogen pipeline network to be completed by 2026, forming part of the European Hydrogen Backbone.
- The pipeline will connect key ports and trading areas such as Antwerp, Ghent, Kallo, and Zelzate, crucial for decarbonizing the industry.
- Fluxys aims for a hydrogen transmission capacity of 30 TWh per year by 2030, emphasizing the importance of hydrogen in achieving a climate-neutral economy.
- In addition to the hydrogen pipeline, Fluxys is also involved in projects for transporting CO2 to promote sustainability, including a subsea CO2 pipeline and a CO2 export terminal.
Fluxys Hydrogen, a subsidiary of Fluxys in Belgium, has initiated the first phase of work on expanding its hydrogen pipeline network, with a target completion year of 2026. The network will play a significant role as part of the European Hydrogen Backbone, linking important ports and trading areas in Belgium such as Antwerp, Ghent, Kallo, and Zelzate. This move is essential for the country's goal of decarbonizing its industrial sectors.
Fluxys Hydrogen aims to achieve a hydrogen transmission capacity of 30 TWh annually by the year 2030. The company highlights the increasing importance of hydrogen as a key element in the transition towards a climate-neutral economy, offering a balance between supply security, environmental impact, and cost-efficiency.
Besides the hydrogen initiative, Fluxys is actively engaged in other sustainability projects. It is collaborating with Pipelink and Air Liquide to develop a network for transporting carbon dioxide, with a focus on enhancing the sustainability of industries around the Port of Antwerp. Furthermore, Fluxys is working on projects like a subsea CO2 pipeline connecting Zeebrugge to storage sites in Norway's North Sea waters by 2030, in partnership with Equinor, and the construction of a CO2 export terminal through its affiliate Dunkerque LNG. These efforts reflect Fluxys' commitment to supporting economic development while prioritizing environmental sustainability.
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