Eastern Netherlands
Hydrogen Network Eastern Netherlands will be a key connection in the national network. It will connect industries in the north and south of the Netherlands with the hydrogen storage site and other countries.
The project at a glance
Hydrogen Network Eastern Netherlands is about realizing a 140-kilometre-long connecting pipeline between the industrial clusters and hydrogen storage (Zuidwending) in the northern Netherlands and the industrial clusters in the south. Through an east-west connection, such as the ‘Delta Rhine Corridor’, hydrogen can reach industries in the west of the country. With hydrogen, the industry sector can become more sustainable. Which is important to meet climate targets and reduce CO2 emissions. Additional, this project is preparing a nine-kilometre-long connection to Germany via border crossing Zevenaar. In a later phase, a pipeline will also be realised to border crossing Winterswijk.
Use of existing pipelines
In the eastern Netherlands, we can reuse and convert existing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transport. These include pipelines between Ommen (Provincie Overijssel), Angerlo, Zevenaar (Provincie Gelderland), Ravenstein and Boxtel (Provincie Noord-Brabant).
Joost de Wijs
Regional manager Eastern Netherlands
Map showing the route of the hydrogen route
18 July 2025
Joost de Wijs on 100% conversion: a unique hydrogen project in the eastern Netherlands
7 March 2025
Hydrogen network plans for the eastern region of the Netherlands presented to the local community
26 July 2024
The intended route of Hydrogen Network Eastern Netherlands
Information package for local authorities
Specifically for provinces, municipalities and water boards, we provide information about the project, the route of the hydrogen network, how existing pipelines can be repurposed, the current stage of the project procedure, and answers to frequently asked questions. The package also includes an image library and links to videos and animations. Use this information package to keep residents informed through your own communication channels.
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Frequently asked questions
What will I experience as a result of hydrogen network construction?
Developing a hydrogen network project will have an impact on the surrounding area and the environment. In addition, there are already many other cables and pipelines in the crowded underground. We want to limit this impact. We will do so by using existing natural gas transport pipelines as much as possible. When new pipes are needed, we will join them to existing pipelines wherever possible. As with natural gas, the immediate vicinity of the pipeline (the route) will be kept free of buildings for safety reasons.
As well as the spatial impact, there also will be temporary disruptions during the construction and modification of pipelines and installations. Gasunie has extensive experience in building natural gas transport networks. The impact of a hydrogen network by Hynetwork will be similar. For example, there may be noise and vibrations, and space must be made available for work sites. As we get closer to construction, we will communicate promptly with neighbouring residents about the impact. You will not notice the transport of hydrogen through the pipes.
Can I connect my home to the hydrogen network?
No, we will not connect your home to the hydrogen network. Green hydrogen (produced with green electricity) is still in short supply, so it is important to make smart choices about where (green) hydrogen can be used and where it will have the greatest effect. For domestic use, such as heating, showering and cooking, there are already suitable sustainable alternatives, such as electric heating. For other sectors, such as heavy industry, green hydrogen is often the only way to become sustainable. Therefore, our limited supply of green hydrogen should be used mainly in those sectors where, even in the long term, there is no sustainable alternative.
Connecting homes and smaller businesses is the job of regional grid operators, such as Stedin or Enexis. They are exploring the possibility of a hydrogen network for homes and smaller businesses in the future.
Will there also be a low-pressure hydrogen pipeline in the regions?
As with the natural gas network, we make a distinction in the hydrogen network between a high-pressure network (being developed by Hynetwork) and a low-pressure network (being developed by distribution network operators such as Alliander). Hynetwork is only laying a high-pressure network. In the future, regional distribution networks can be linked to the national hydrogen network operated by Hynetwork. Currently, the legal framework of linking distribution networks to the national hydrogen network is not yet in place.
How can I participate in the plans?
Construction of the hydrogen network requires permits from various government bodies. To keep everything on track, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) is coordinating the decision-making process. We call this the Project Procedure. EZK and Hynetwork Services believe it is important that everyone has the opportunity to contribute ideas. This is why we will organise walk-in meetings among other things, and there will be several opportunities to submit responses and comments.
Is Hynetwork responsible for the import and production of hydrogen?
Hynetwork is only concerned with the transport network for hydrogen and not about the production, import or use of hydrogen.
