In the coming years, storage of clean energy is the major challenge for accelerating the energy transition. Demand for clean energy will see an enormous increase which places new requirements on infrastructure and storage capacity.
The maritime sector and adjacent industries in Rotterdam can play a key role in the transition to clean energy. For example when it comes to the production, storage and transport of hydrogen. Rotterdam could also import, process and transport of hydrogen. Matching the traditional role of the port of Rotterdam as energy hub of Europe.
During the public stakeholder debate, Bonte stressed the opportunities the energy transition brings for both the port and the city. "Working together, we can develop the hydrogen market. But it must be on a national scale.” In this manner, Rotterdam can continue to be a major energy port in the future and strengthen her position as maritime capital of Europe.
Rotterdam Maritime Capital of Europe is the most complete and competitive maritime regions in the world. A network which is constantly working on innovations and developing talent, which has resulted in the area being a front runner where energy transitions, digitisation and circular economy are concerned.
