VoltH2, a European energy company, has partnered with Sweco to design and develop a new green hydrogen production facility in Delfzijl, the Netherlands.
With all necessary permits secured, the plant is expected to start producing approximately 5,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by the second half of 2027. This collaboration marks a significant step in the advancement of green hydrogen technology and its integration into local industries.
Sweco, a firm with extensive experience in hydrogen technology, has been chosen to provide basic engineering and design (BED) services for the Delfzijl plant. This selection follows Sweco’s involvement in the design of VoltH2’s other plants in Vlissingen and Terneuzen, demonstrating a continued partnership built on technical expertise and local knowledge.
VoltH2’s CEO, André Jurres, emphasized Sweco’s strengths: “VoltH2 has chosen to partner with Sweco because of their combination of international reach and local presence in the regions that we are targeting. Their knowledge of local legislation makes Sweco well-suited for advising us in the permitting processes. Moreover, Sweco has relevant hydrogen projects in their track record and top experts with the necessary technical know-how.”
Sweco’s role in this project is crucial, leveraging their comprehensive experience in integrating electrolysis technologies, hydrogen storage and treatment, and alternative hydrogen carriers. The company’s involvement spans the entire hydrogen chain, including investment plans, permits, production, import, transport, storage, and equipment modifications. This extensive track record positions Sweco as a key player in enabling the green transition.
According to Åsa Bergman, President and CEO of Sweco, “These are exciting times during which all stakeholders need to move quickly to enable the green transition. At Sweco, we are well positioned to be advising VoltH2 in this area since we have cross-country specialist knowledge gained from numerous hydrogen projects across Europe. Our experts have been participating in this project through the investment and permit phase and can quickly deliver a detailed preliminary design to VoltH2.”
The development of the Delfzijl plant is part of a broader strategy by VoltH2 to establish a robust green hydrogen infrastructure in the Netherlands and Germany. The company has secured permits for three plants in the Netherlands and plans to develop an additional three in Germany. This strategic expansion reflects the growing importance of green hydrogen in Europe’s energy transition.
While VoltH2’s target production of 5,000 tonnes annually is modest compared to larger projects globally, it represents a critical step in building local hydrogen economies. The focus on local industries in Delfzijl highlights a practical approach to integrating green hydrogen into existing industrial frameworks, which is essential for the technology’s scalability and economic viability.
