The first pipeline section of the Dutch hydrogen network in Rotterdam has been filled with green hydrogen, marking a significant milestone in the development of the infrastructure that will soon make up the backbone of the hydrogen market in the Netherlands and ultimately the whole of Europe.

A total of 32 tonnes was supplied to fill the 32km-long pipeline, according to Gasunie, whose subsidiary Hynetwork is developing the network.

The pipeline in Rotterdam establishes a crucial link between the city’s port and industrial customers in the surrounding region and will be connected to the Dutch hydrogen network.