ECOLOG: liquid hydrogen terminal

For ECOLOG Eos, much depends on the outcome of the feasibility study. Based on the research results, the company will decide whether to proceed with the investment in the terminal. The terminal would enable the annual import of 200,000 tonnes of liquid RFNBO hydrogen (renewable and non-biological) from Europe as an energy carrier. The hydrogen would reach the Port of Amsterdam by sea. The project will demonstrate the feasibility of importing liquid hydrogen at an industrial scale and under industrial conditions, and will examine how all components of the supply chain can be linked efficiently and coherently.

ECOLOG: objectives and activities

The feasibility study has a broad scope. The researchers assess the viability of a commercially feasible supply chain from technical, ecological, economic, legal and societal perspectives.

For the technical design, the researchers conduct an extensive analysis of the terminal. This includes the development of a basic design as well as an assessment of the project’s capital expenditures and operating costs. The study also examines how ECOLOG Eos can minimise losses during the storage and handling of liquid hydrogen.

An environmental impact assessment will be carried out, alongside all necessary market, financial and commercial studies required to develop a comprehensive business case. The researchers will also identify the regulatory framework, map the associated risks and develop mitigation strategies. To support societal acceptance, they will engage with stakeholders to clarify objectives and expectations.

Results

The project will deliver a complete set of technical documentation, including basic design drawings, specifications and calculations. It will also result in a clearly defined project execution plan with timelines, milestones, required resources and a detailed cost estimate. All regulatory requirements will be clarified. Environmental studies will indicate whether it is feasible to obtain the necessary permits for the project. Additional outputs include several feasibility reports and a risk management plan. Finally, the project will provide an independent assessment of the technical feasibility of constructing storage tanks at ECOLOG Eos in Amsterdam.

The ECOLOG consortium

The consortium consists of: ECOLOG Eos. Ellen Ruhotas