The Amsterdam Municipal Executive has allocated €4 million ($4.7 million) to develop a 13-kilometre hydrogen pipeline network in its port, progressing local infrastructure despite growing uncertainty over the Netherlands’ national hydrogen strategy. Funded through the city’s Climate and Energy Fund, the H2Avennet project will support early-stage development and engineering. The total project cost remains undisclosed.
The H2Avennet network will connect hydrogen importers, producers, and industrial users across the port, North Sea Canal area, and HoojTij industrial estate. Managed by Alliander subsidiary Firan, the pipeline will operate at pressures between 8 and 16 bars and could potentially integrate into the Dutch national hydrogen network. The project is currently in the design phase, with a final investment decision expected in 2026 and operations planned for 2028.
Amsterdam’s Deputy Mayor, Zita Pels, emphasized the importance of the local initiative in reducing carbon emissions, while urging national planners to take responsibility.
