HyCC B.V. has received a subsidy from the Dutch government for the development of its H2eron electrolysis project, located in Delfzijl, in the north of the Netherlands. The project was selected under the Operating Electrolysis Subsidy (OWE) scheme for its advanced development stage and its model of fully renewable hydrogen production.
H2eron is planned to have an installed capacity of 90 megawatts, dedicated to producing hydrogen from water and renewable electricity. The resulting gas could be used to supply the local industry as well as other industrial clusters in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, once the national hydrogen backbone is operational.
Targeted funding to support electrolysis
The amount granted under the OWE scheme has not been disclosed publicly, but HyCC considers the support critical for progressing to the Final Investment Decision (FID). The project is part of a broader set of industrial initiatives supported by Dutch authorities to foster the development of a domestic hydrogen sector.
The project’s implementation remains dependent on several key factors, including market development, the availability of transport infrastructure, and the incorporation of the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) into Dutch law. These elements could impact the project’s timeline and financial outlook.
Cross-border potential for industry
Delfzijl’s strategic location enables HyCC to target regional deployment, with planned connections to Belgium and Germany through infrastructure currently under development. The aim is to serve industrial clusters seeking low-carbon hydrogen supply solutions.
“We are grateful for the recognition from the ministry for the H2eron project. This subsidy is pivotal in developing the project and scaling up electrolysis technology,” said Marcel Galjee, Chief Strategy Officer at HyCC, quoted in the company’s statement issued on July 18.
