The Netherlands has to put a lot more effort into producing green hydrogen. VVD and D66, two government parties, are urging the cabinet to more than quadruple the agreed-upon objectives. They say, “We don’t have any more time to waste.”
The Climate Agreement promised in 2019 to have 4 gigawatts of capacity for renewable hydrogen generation by 2030. However, as VVD and D66 point out, the world has changed, in part owing to the conflict in Ukraine. As a result, we aim to wean ourselves off of Russian gas.
They seek at least 8 gigawatts of power generated by offshore wind turbines. The power generated is then utilized to electrolyze hydrogen.
Green hydrogen, according to the parties, must also be imported. Heavy industry and the transportation sector, such as inland shipping, should be the first to employ sustainable fuel.
The Netherlands, according to the VVD and D66, is well suited to a hydrogen transition. They point to the North Sea, where the necessary power may be generated, as well as our existing gas infrastructure.
Wind farms should be set aside
According to VVD and D66, the wind farms being developed in the North Sea must be set aside for the generation of green hydrogen. A major portion of the 15 billion euros set up in the coalition accord for sustainable energy should go to hydrogen.
The government must provide subsidies at first, but eventually, the business community should be able to establish green hydrogen projects without them.
The House of Representatives will meet with Minister Jetten for Climate and Energy this afternoon to discuss hydrogen.
