Newfoundland and Port of Amsterdam partner to explore green hydrogen supply chains

Canada’s province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Port of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore green hydrogen supply chains.

As disclosed, the parties agreed to collaborate and share information on green hydrogen issues, opportunities, and potential projects.

Specifically, the MoU proposes the following areas of cooperation:

• exploring the commercial opportunity and scale of future green hydrogen import markets via the port into the Netherlands and other areas of northwestern Europe to support the development of the province’s green hydrogen export market;
• assessing the potential for green hydrogen supply chains between the province and the port, including identifying and assessing existing barriers (e.g., legal, regulatory gaps, costs) and sharing information that could help mitigate such barriers;
• working collaboratively to unlock private sector and government investment in joint projects/initiatives related to green hydrogen supply chains; and
• identifying opportunities to collaborate and share knowledge and best practices in areas such as port development, infrastructure and management, engaging stakeholders, post-secondary institutions, and other commercial and governmental parties.

John Hogan, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, commented: “This MOU with another key transportation and storage partner