Carbon Capture and Utilization in the Greater Rotterdam – The Hague

Are you searching for a location with ample opportunities for CCU technologies? The Greater Rotterdam-The Hague region offers a prime location for companies seeking to valorize CO2 emissions and establish new business ventures in the chemical and energy industries. The region aims to be the circular feedstock hub and sustainable energy port of Europe, utilizing hydrogen, waste, biomass, and CO2. With our large industrial cluster, numerous production facilities, extensive infrastructure, and collaboration with renowned knowledge institutes, we provide a perfect environment for testing and implementing CCU technologies.

Why come to the Greater Rotterdam – The Hague area?

22% GDP

contribution and focus on sustainability

2.4 million people

two major cities and Europe’s biggest port

20% of total GHG

emissions in the Netherlands by major point sources in the region

Potential for carbon capture and utilization in our region

The Netherlands‘ (petro)chemical process industry and energy producers play a significant role in driving economic growth, but also account for over 20% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.
With a high concentration of CO2 point sources, hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure, and various (petro-)chemical value chains, the region offers a unique opportunity for companies looking to invest in sustainable solutions.

The region contributes a substantial 22% to the Netherlands’ GDP and is actively working towards a circular carbon economy, making it an ideal location for businesses that prioritize sustainability.
Boasting the largest ports in Europe and supported by a highly regarded logistics infrastructure, the region offers excellent connectivity to global markets for businesses looking to expand their reach.

Get in touch for an introduction in the Carbon Capture and Utilization Business in our region!

An innovative regional ecosystem

The energy & circular innovative ecosystem and business community in our region is vast and diverse with leading institutions, vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems and relevant investment funds to support innovative and sustainable projects.

Among the notable institutions contributing to the world’s leading technology development and knowledge infrastructure are Delft University of Technology, where e-Refinery is based, and technology institute TNO, home to VoltaChem.
The area’s businesses and governments have shown their dedication to transitioning to an industry that is future-proof through a steeply increasing capacity of offshore wind farms, as well as investments in hydrogen production and CO2 transport infrastructure.

Pilot and demonstration facilities at fieldlabs such as PlantOne, Fieldlab Industrial Electrification and PlanetB.io provide unique industrial testing grounds.
There are vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems such as YES!Delft, Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, CIC Innovation Hub, and RDM located in Rotterdam, which are readily accessible.
Several relevant industrial-scale (public) investment funds are available, such as InvestNL, Rotterdam Energy Transition Fund, Regional Energy Innovation Fund ENERGIIQ and Chrysalix, which provide funding opportunities for innovative and sustainable projects.

We can assist you with

The key players in the region accelerate the energy and circular transition by validating and attracting innovative companies, assisting with mapping the needs of incumbent industries and setting up shop for new entrants. You can get support with:

Access to knowledge and research through local institutions.
Access to funding via (public) investment funds and regional, national and European financial instruments to set up pilots, demos and feasibility studies.
Connections with the right public and private partners, as well as site selection, obtaining permits, investor relations, R&D matchmaking and international scaling.

Backed by the regional partners

We closely collaborate with organizations such as the Regional Economic Board, local institutions, national and European financial institutions, incumbent industries, and new players in the field to drive regional economic growth.

Are you active in the Carbon Capture and Utilization business and would like to explore business options in the greater Rotterdam – The Hague area?

Reach out to Loek Becker-Hoff for more information.

Loek Becker Hoff

Senior Account Manager Energy & Circular / Teamlead

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Call me: +31 6 122 26 907

Carbon Capture and Utilization in the Greater Rotterdam – The Hague

Why come to the Greater Rotterdam – The Hague area?

Potential for carbon capture and utilization in our region

An innovative regional ecosystem

We can assist you with

Backed by the regional partners

Are you active in the Carbon Capture and Utilization business and would like to explore business options in the greater Rotterdam – The Hague area?

Loek Becker Hoff

Get in touch!

Loek Becker Hoff