In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that infrastructure operator Fluxys has started the construction of the first phase of its hydrogen pipeline network in Belgium. In the port areas of Antwerp and Ghent, as well as between those ports (from Kallo to Zelzate), the company will build new hydrogen pipelines to provide transport capacity to the market according to the principle of open access, Fluxys revealed, adding that these pipelines will also be constructed with multi-purpose technology. The report noted that the first phase of this network will be ready in 2026 and will be gradually expanded over the coming years in line with market development, and to the extent that the investment risk in the start-up phase of the market is brought to an acceptable level by government mechanisms. Pascal De Buck, CEO of Fluxys hydrogen and CEO and Managing Director of Fluxys Belgium, said: “We confirm that we are starting the construction of this infrastructure which is essential for decarbonizing the industry. With this step, Fluxys as an industrial group takes on its role in the energy transition.”
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