In collaboration with the Norwegian producer Gen2 Energy and the Port of Amsterdam, Tata Steel and ECOLOG have entered into an agreement to explore the import of liquid H₂. The H₂ in this project is produced in Norway from hydropower. Subsequently, this H₂ is cooled to liquefy it and then shipped in specialized vessels owned by ECOLOG. The liquid H₂ is then transported to ECOLOG's terminal at the Port of Amsterdam and converted back into a gaseous state. Following this, the H₂ can be delivered to Tata Steel and other companies via the planned pipeline network.

In the production of steel, even in the new Green Steel installations, a small amount of CO₂ is still emitted. This quantity of CO₂ is only a fraction of what is emitted in the production of coal-based steel. By capturing and storing this CO₂, Tata Steel aims to produce climate-neutral steel. During the King's visit, Tata Steel and ECOLOG signed a second agreement, along with Horisont Energi, the Port of Amsterdam, OCAP, the Norwegian bank DNB, and ABN AMRO, to explore a CO₂ corridor. CO₂ from Amsterdam will be exported to Norway.

The CO₂ will be captured at Tata Steel and other companies in the region. The cold energy released during the conversion of liquid H₂ to gas at ECOLOG's terminal will be used to liquefy the CO₂ at the same location. In this form, the CO₂ can be transported by ship to Horisont Energi's import terminal in Norway, where it will be permanently stored. This creates a liquid H₂/CO₂ corridor, with efficient management of energy.

Dutch-Norwegian collaboration. These two agreements build on the strong collaboration between the Norwegian and Dutch governments in the energy sector. King Willem Alexander's and Minister Hermans' working visit focused on various themes, including H₂, CO₂ storage and infrastructure. The exploration of liquid H₂/CO₂ corridors will further strengthen the collaboration between the two countries, with the intended establishment of a structural connection between the Port of Amsterdam and Norway, making a clear contribution to the shared goal of CO₂ reduction.