In line with environmental issues and the European goals regarding the Paris Agreement of 2015and the energy transition, hydrogen is at the forefront of global attention. But hydrogen energy is certainly also in the spotlight because of the good prospects for the developments within the hydrogen energy transition, there, hydrogen can be obtained from various common resources. With the eye on leaving no carbon (CO₂) emissions, "green" hydrogen, produced from solar or wind energy has a lot of great advantages. And a strong preference for developing new innovations in this area. The city of Rotterdam (NL), a city being described as "a city with innovation ingrained in its DNA", therefore adopted the Hydrogen innovative developments strongly on their agenda.

Not only the city of Rotterdam, but also in general this developments and use of hydrogen is seen as a potential future replacement for fossil fuels in heating private homes, business premises and greenhouses. But certainly also its use in and industry processes. Biggest advantage, when used as a fuel, hydrogen only emits water (vapour) and warm air. There are several advantages and it is therefore very logical that Rotterdam and other stakeholders are looking for the implementation possibilities of hydrogen as an energy supply! Rotterdam is rapidly developing into a European base where innovations are developed and the production, storage and distribution of hydrogen progress at a rapid pace.

ROTTERDAM HYDROGEN HUB

In the Rotterdam port and industrial areas, companies and innovative entrepreneurs come together with the local government and the Port of Rotterdam Authority to set up an international hub for the production, import, application and transport of hydrogen.

The city of Rotterdam, the region and the port have many advantages to function as a Hydrogen Hub. Rotterdam is Europe’s largest port, with an extensive industrial network and infrastructure that is connected with Europe. The port of Rotterdam is therefore also called "the Gateway to Europe". At this moment, the traditional fossil fuel-based energy industries are still the most important factor in the region of Rotterdam, but with the eye towards more sustainable energy sources hydrogen offers important developments and opportunities for future implementations. Now the old and new economy go hand in hand, but in the meantime industry crossovers are emerging and many innovations are shared with and applied by multiple parties.

WORLD HYDROGEN 2022 SUMMIT&EXHIBITION

Reason enough that the World Hydrogen 2022 Summit& Exhibition will take place in Rotterdam.

The Municipality of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam Authority are partners within the organization of the World Hydrogen 2022 Summit & Exhibition. A event on high-level hydrogen insights and networking dedicated solely to the advancement of the hydrogen industry.

The World Hydrogen 2022 Summit & Exhibition will be held from 9 to 11 May in the Rotterdam Ahoy- Congress facility.