A recent PwC–Gasunie study outlines a least-cost pathway for Dutch industry to cut 44 Mt of CO₂ annually using CCS, blue hydrogen, DRI-EAF steel, and hybrid boilers, positioning the Netherlands as a global model for industrial decarbonisation.
In the vibrant industrial core of the Netherlands, something exciting is brewing that’s catching attention in clean hydrogen news and circles focused on industrial decarbonization. This region, Europe’s second-largest port area, is packed with refineries, chemical plants, and steelworks. It’s ground zero for an ambitious new plan aimed at slashing carbon emissions from heavy industry in a big way. According to a recent study from PwC Netherlands, in partnership with the state-run Gasunie, Dutch industries need to cut about 44 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually to hop on the path to climate neutrality by 2050. This plan hinges on…