The Port of Amsterdam and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance a transatlantic green hydrogen corridor, connecting Eastern Canada’s production potential with Europe’s growing demand for clean energy.
The agreement, formalized during a high-level ceremony attended by government representatives and energy industry leaders, aims to connect Eastern Canada’s hydrogen production potential with Europe’s increasing demand for renewable energy sources. The collaboration underscores mutual efforts to address climate change, enhance energy security, and stimulate sustainable economic growth.
Strategic Alignment of Resources and Goals
Newfoundland and Labrador is positioned as a prime location for green hydrogen production, offering consistent wind resources, freshwater availability, ample land, and year-round ice-free deepwater ports. On the other side of the Atlantic, the Port of Amsterdam—an essential energy gateway supported by the Dutch government—is rapidly developing facilities to import renewable fuels, including green hydrogen.
Together, these complementary strengths lay the foundation for a robust, commercially scalable supply chain between North America and Europe.
Framework for Cooperation
The MoU sets forth a collaborative framework focused on:
- Evaluating large-scale hydrogen supply routes and logistical frameworks
- Navigating regulatory, legal, and market complexities
- Attracting investment to support key infrastructure development
- Encouraging cross-sector partnerships between government, industry, and academia
- Advancing pilot projects to demonstrate real-world viability
High-Level Endorsement and Industry Participation
The MoU was signed by The Honourable John Hogan and The Honourable Steve Crocker, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology. Representing the Port of Amsterdam was Gert-Jan Nieuwenhuizen, Managing Director of Port of Amsterdam International.
Key commercial stakeholders in attendance included Bart van der Meer (EVOS), Santosh Raikar (Silverpeak), and representatives from North Atlantic—Peter Mile, Ted Lomond, and Jeff Murphy—highlighting the strong private sector commitment to the initiative.
Building on the Hydrogen to Amsterdam Initiative
This partnership builds on the growing momentum of the Hydrogen to Amsterdam (H2A) Association, whose members include EVOS and Silverpeak/North Atlantic. It also aligns with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Hydrogen Development Action Plan and supports the Port of Amsterdam’s ambition to become a major hydrogen import hub for north-western Europe.
The MoU signals a united, transatlantic push toward a cleaner energy future powered by green hydrogen.
Tags: Climate Change, Europe, Green Hydrogen, Memorandum of Understanding, North America, Port of Amsterdam, Sustainability
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