Vissers energy group awarded €5m hydrogen grant
The grant will cover the development of a hydrogen station in south-eastern Netherlands alongside the purchase of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Dutch alternative fuel developer Vissers energy group has announced the acceptance of a €5m (£4.2m) Hydrogen in Mobility Subsidy (SWIM), which is set to boost hydrogen production across the region.
A key feature of the SWIM grant is the encouragement of collaboration of partners across the energy sector.
Featuring collaboration with its partners, the consortium outlines in the grant includes E-Lions, SJT Venlo B.V., Looop Logistics B.V., Nijsen Company, Medicura and Connect Autolease.
The grant will be used to support the development of a large-scale hydrogen refuelling station in Venlo, while €4m will be used on the purchase of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Vissers’ refueling station, also known as EnergyHub Venlo, is set to be constructed and functional by October 2025.
Vissers energy group released a statement highlighting how collaboration will push hydrogen projects further. “The realisation of the hydrogen refuelling station in Venlo and the use of hydrogen vehicles will contribute to accelerating the energy transition, not only in Limburg, but also in the Netherlands.
“This project emphasizes the power of collaboration and innovation, and forms a springboard for further developments in the field of hydrogen”.
According to Vissers’, the project will align with company aims to expand progress in establishing hydrogen as a sustainable mobility solution.
Vissers’ announcement aligns closely with plans set by the Dutch government. As stated by Mission H2, the goal is for the government to work with a large number of Dutch companies to “endorse a fully functioning hydrogen market by 2030”.
The SWIM grant was set with a budget of €125m (£105m) signifying that businesses will receive substantial financial support in their transition to more sustainable alternatives.
Through the grant, Vissers’ is able to expand it reach in major hydrogen projects across the Dutch region. This follows its involvement in the ‘H2RenT’ project back in October 2024, which oversaw hydrogen trucks being used in waste collection processes.
