Saudi renewables developer Acwa Power is exploring the potential to ship liquefied green hydrogen to the Dutch port of Amsterdam as it steps up its efforts to build a hydrogen customer base in Europe.

It has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with energy storage and distribution firm Zenith Energy Terminals, LNG shipping firm GasLog and the Port of Amsterdam to explore the potential creation of a “green hydrogen export corridor”.

The MOU builds on a previous agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands on cooperation across a range of sectors including clean hydrogen; marine transport technologies, standards and certification; and the establishment of international supply chains connecting both countries.

“This collaboration is more than just a stepping stone—it is a leap towards a new horizon,” said Marco Arcelli, CEO of Acwa Power. “As a first-mover in green hydrogen, Acwa is not just unlocking the potential of green hydrogen, the fuel of the future, but we are also exporting our expertise and commitment to a global audience. Our collaboration with GasLog, Zenith Energy Terminals, and the Port of Amsterdam signifies our dedication to clean energy leadership on an international stage.”

“This collaboration is more than just a stepping stone – it is a leap towards a new horizon” Arcelli, Acwa

Amsterdam is emerging as one of northwest Europe’s hydrogen import gateways, along with Rotterdam and ports in northern Germany.

Acwa’s MOU potentially gives it access to key hydrogen import infrastructure under development at Amsterdam, where Zenith is developing an open access liquid hydrogen import terminal. The facility will offer importers the option to regasify liquid hydrogen for delivery to the HyNetwork hydrogen pipeline system under development by Dutch gas network operator Gasunie. Importers could also export liquid hydrogen via barge and truck to offtakers including Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport.

Zenith is also working with GasLog to develop specialised vessels capable of transporting liquid hydrogen.

Acwa aims to become a significant global supplier of green hydrogen. Its projects include the $8.5b Neom facility in Saudi Arabia. It is also a developing a green hydrogen project in Uzbekistan and is pursuing further projects and feasibility studies elsewhere in the Middle East as well as Africa and various other locations.

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Author: Stuart Penson