Minister Sophie Hermans and State Secretary Chris Jansen present the government’s vision on hydrogen carriers in a letter to Parliament. This document sets out how the government views the storage, transport and use of hydrogen carriers in our country, with attention to social interests.
The government is consciously focusing on the development and use of multiple types of hydrogen carriers (diversification). This ensures that we are not dependent on one technology.
Until 2035.
The government sees room for supporting the use of all hydrogen carriers in the energy and raw materials transition until 2035. However, there are differences in preference and level of support per carrier.
After 2035.
The government wants to steer more after 2035, based on social preferences. Users will then have more choice between carriers and transport options.
Liquid hydrogen and LOHCs.
The government sees an important role for liquid hydrogen and LOHCs, especially if (terminal) companies convert these into hydrogen gas in import ports.
Methanol and liquid synthetic methane (LSM). According to the government, these substances offer opportunities if they are made with sustainable carbon. If the carbon comes from a fossil source, CO2 emissions will continue to occur.
Ammonia.
The government sees a clear role for ammonia in building a global hydrogen market, but is also aware of the disadvantages of ammonia. This mainly concerns safety and the environment. That is why the government wants (terminal) companies to use ammonia directly or convert it into hydrogen gas in the import ports, as far away from populated areas as possible. Any transit of ammonia should preferably be bundled as much as possible and in larger quantities (concentrated), via pipelines or inland shipping.The government wants to limit the use of ammonia in the Netherlands outside the import ports as much as possible, just like transport by rail or road. The government sees these types of transport as temporary or fallback options at most.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Kcsvc
Letter https://shorturl.at/w1F5z
