Amsterdam researchers join HyPRO the largest Dutch green hydrogen project

Collaboration is key for sustainable hydrogen production

The Dutch Research Council NWO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek) has launched HyPRO, the largest research and development project for green hydrogen in the Netherlands, with over €50 million in funding. 

This initiative aims to speed up the development and implementation of sustainable hydrogen production technology, a key component in reducing carbon emissions and advancing the energy transition. Green hydrogen will help make heavy industry more sustainable and play a vital role in storing renewable energy generated from offshore wind.

Researchers from the University of Amsterdam’s Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) will participate in the project, receiving €1.6 million in funding. Their work will focus on developing materials and processes to improve hydrogen production and purification, aligning with Amsterdam’s broader commitment to sustainability initiatives and clean energy solutions. 

HyPRO, part of the GroenvermogenNL National Growth Fund program, involves 17 Dutch knowledge institutions and 41 companies, including 17 startups. The project aims to strengthen the Netherlands' hydrogen expertise while fostering innovations that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of hydrogen production technologies.

Green hydrogen taking off in Amsterdam

The city is positioning itself as a leader in the green hydrogen ecosystem, advancing renewable energy and carbon neutrality through initiatives like the HyPRO Project. The Port of Amsterdam is also investing in hydrogen infrastructure to establish itself as a green hydrogen hub, focusing on production, storage, and distribution for shipping and heavy transport. Additionally, the H2ermes Project aims to produce green hydrogen on a large scale for industrial use, especially in steel manufacturing, to reduce CO2 emissions.

In addition to these large-scale initiatives, local companies are making strides in the hydrogen sector. Watermeln recently secured over €3.5M to lead the hydrogen generator market, and the Port of IJmuiden has received the first hydrogen bunkering licence in the Netherlands, showing the region's commitment to advancing hydrogen infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions.

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