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More than 50 organisations are working together on sustainable nitrogen chemistry with hydrogen
Nitrogen is an essential building block for high demand commodities and products that we need in modern society. Nitrogen-based molecules can be used for fertilisers, energy storage, polymers and many other applications. But nitrogen chemistry consumes a lot of energy and contributes significantly to CO2 emissions. With a new call for proposals, GroenvermogenNL is asking industry and knowledge institutions to work together on cleaner processes for nitrogen-based chemistry with renewable hydrogen and green electrons. A large consortium of more than 50 parties is preparing an integrated R&D plan for this purpose.
Large R&D consortia bring hydrogen innovations to market and society
New, smart solutions are required for the green hydrogen energy transition from production, storage and transport to all manner of applications and societal embedding. GroenvermogenNL supports innovation with a coordinated R&D programme. There are currently five large company and knowledge institution consortia. Two projects have issued additional calls pertaining to hydrogen’s transport, storage as well as its immediate use.
Over €35 million for major R&D consortium to green the chemical industry with hydrogen
With a grant of over €35 million, GroenvermogenNL and NWO are supporting a large-scale project aimed at greening the chemical industry. Under the name HyCARB, a broad consortium of knowledge institutions and dozens of companies is conducting research into innovative, practice-oriented solutions for using hydrogen and green electrons in the production of carbon-based chemicals.
New consortium writes R&D plan for fossil-free production of fine chemicals and specialties
The chemical industry supplies crucial ingredients for all kinds of high-value products, such as pharmaceuticals, cleaning products, cosmetics, paints and electronics. The question is how the production of these fine chemicals and specialties can be cleaner, fossil-free and still cost efficient. GroenvermogenNL has challenged industry and knowledge institutions to work on solutions for a future-proof chemical industry based on green hydrogen, bio-based feedstocks and renewable energy.
Lively exchange of latest knowledge and ideas
Over 220 participants gathered in Utrecht to exchange the latest developments in the field of electrochemical conversion and storage. From water splitting and CO2 conversion, via the green production of fertilizer and chemical building blocks, to increasing the lifespan and capacity of batteries: during the day, 32 speakers delved deep into the scientific challenges at hand, the approaches they take to tackle these complex problems, and their most recent research results.
New R&D call: €20.3 million grant is available for hydrogen and green electrons for nitrogen-based chemistry
Theme 5 of GroenvermogenNL R&D “Hydrogen and green electrons for nitrogen-based chemistry” opens May 8 2025. €20.3 million subsidy is available for knowledge institutions and companies to build a national consortium on this theme. This consortium will make an important contribution to making the Dutch energy and chemical industry future proof through use of ammonia as an energy carrier and facilitating the sustainable synthesis of nitrogen-containing molecules.
Kick-off HyPRO: “Removing Barriers for a Major Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Transition”
With a festive kick-off, HyPRO has officially launched—the largest R&D project for green hydrogen in the Netherlands. 58 partners gathered on Monday, February 3, with the goal of improving the sustainable production of hydrogen through electrolysis and plasma technology. “With this, we aim to remove barriers for a major role of hydrogen in the energy transition.”
Large consortium working on plan for greening carbon-based chemistry
A large R&D consortium made up of dozens of companies and knowledge institutions is currently working to build a plan specifically for carbon-based chemistry. After a final workshop in mid-January, the partners are working towards a final proposal in March.
