The construction of the national H₂ network, which begins in Rotterdam’s port, officially started. The presence of King Willem-Alexander, Minister Jetten for Climate and Energy Policy, Mayor of Rotterdam Ahmed Aboutaleb and the King's Commissioner underlines the significance of this network for the Netherlands.

The network, which is open to all suppliers and buyers of H₂, will eventually reach 1,200 kilometers in length and offer five Dutch industrial clusters access to green H₂. The Delta Rhine Corridor will also provide a connection to Germany.

The first section of more than 30 kilometers runs from the conversion park on the Maasvlakte to Pernis. The first of four H₂ plants is currently under construction on the conversion park. This 200-MW H₂ plant, the Holland Hydrogen 1, produces green H₂ with electricity from wind farms at sea and is expected to transport the first green H₂ to Pernis in 2025.

The large-scale storage capabilities provide the H₂ network with additional flexibility in the supply of green energy. The network also promotes the development of the Netherlands as a European energy hub for H₂ and the growth of the international H₂ market. Furthermore, it contributes to European energy independence.