Market consultation for the development of import terminals for hydrogen and its carriers
The Port of Rotterdam Authority wants to accelerate the import of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and hydrogen carriers such as ammonia, methanol and LOHCs, which is currently not progressing fast enough.
Although several parties are making plans for import terminals, investment decisions are not forthcoming due to uncertainties in the chain relating to purchase, availability, infrastructure and funding.
Goal
With this market consultation, the Port of Rotterdam Authority wants to gain insight into the concrete bottlenecks and possible solutions. We are looking at both financial and non-financial aspects. Based on the results, the Port Authority will determine what role it can play in removing obstacles.
Consultation document
View the consultation document with background information, project frameworks, risk allocation and the questions on which we request input from market parties.
Download the consultation document
Consultation results
The results of the consultation show various financial and non-financial risks are the reason why companies are hesitant to invest at this moment in import terminals and conversion plants for hydrogen carriers such as ammonia. One of the main risks is the demand uncertainty for renewable energy carriers, which is connected to unclarity about the implementation of policies to stimulate demand. Next to that, power grid congestion and lagging pipeline infrastructure are important issues as well.