Working to ensure long-term energy supply

Working in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, the partners want to look at LNG, but also explore ways to bring about a future, rapid transition to where hydrogen and carbon capture and storage play key roles.

Market supply

Following the loss of Russian gas and the end of gas extraction from the Groningen gas field, security of energy supply for the Netherlands and its neighbouring countries has changed drastically.

Currently, roughly 75% of Netherlands gas needs are met by its imports and like most of of Europe, it’s looking to become more self-sufficient.

As LNG imports are expected to continue to be needed over the coming years, the LNG terminal is set to play a key role in the transition to renewable energy, which will contribute to security of energy supply in Europe.

Over and above this, the partners have launched a market consultation to gauge the market’s interest in hydrogen and CO2 and to see what would be possible.

It’s intended to gauge market interest in importing LNG through EemsEnergyTerminal beyond 2027, as well as to get an idea of the conditions market parties would set. It will also look at permit regulations and the required technical aspects.

The results of the consultation may lead to an ‘open season’ where the required capacity is offered out to the market.