Rotterdam advances Europe’s largest hydrogen plant

Air Products is advancing construction of its new liquid hydrogen facility

at the Port of Rotterdam, with the project now over 65 per cent complete and on

track for a 2027 start-up.

Once finished, the plant will be the largest liquid hydrogen facility of

its kind in Europe, reinforcing Rotterdam’s position as a key hydrogen hub

within the region.

The development is set to significantly expand Europe’s liquid hydrogen

supply, supporting demand across multiple sectors, including electronics

manufacturing, space applications, industrial processing, road mobility,

maritime, aviation and emerging energy markets.

Integrated into Air Products’ existing hydrogen network within the

Rotterdam industrial cluster, the facility will supply customers across the

Benelux, France, Germany and the UK, strengthening cross-border energy

distribution.

For ports and terminals, the project signals continued momentum in hydrogen

infrastructure deployment, with implications for future bunkering, landside

energy integration and industrial decarbonisation strategies.

Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, said: “As

Europe’s largest port and a key energy hub, Rotterdam is committed to enabling

the development of Europe’s hydrogen economy. Air Products’ investment

strengthens the infrastructure needed for industrial decarbonisation and ensures

a reliable, locally available hydrogen supply for businesses across the

region.”

Recently, six rail operators active on the Port Railway Line in Rotterdam

agreed to a new framework aimed at improving operational coordination and

reducing disruption across the network.