Demiwater is very pure water with all salts and mineral removed – a critical requirement for hydrogen production through water electrolysis.

The Holland Hydrogen I project is set to become the “largest” renewable hydrogen project in Europe, with capacity to produce up to 60,000 kilograms of hydrogen per day.

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Anticipated to come online by 2025, hydrogen produced from the site of the Tweede Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam is initially expected to be used to replace grey hydrogen used in the production of products such as petrol, diesel, and kerosene.

H2 View understands Evides Industriewater will supply demiwater to the plant via its Demiwater Plant Maasvlakte, which uses water from the Brielse Meer.

“Tackling the energy transition is high on Evides’ agenda,” said Annette Ottolini, Managing Director of Evides Industriewater. “We are therefore pleased with the collaboration with Shell for the supply of demiwater for their hydrogen plant. In this way, together we ensure that the carbon dioxide emissions are reduced, and we contribute to a cleaner future.”

Ruben van Grinsven, General Manager Integrated Hydrogen Projects at Shell, commented, “Renewable hydrogen plays a crucial role in the energy system of the future. The project is an important first step towards exploiting the potential of hydrogen. Shell wants to play a leading role in the development of a global hydrogen economy and make cleaner energy great by investing in sustainable innovations and solutions.”