Duiker Launches CO₂-Free Hydrogen Technology Pilot at Plant One, Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam, 5 February 2026 – Duiker Clean Technologies has announced the establishment of its new AMMONEX pilot plant at Plant One in the Port of Rotterdam. This initiative aims to enhance local availability of green hydrogen through an innovative, CO₂-free technology focused on efficient conversion from ammonia to hydrogen.
Advancing Green Hydrogen Locally
The AMMONEX pilot plant is strategically located within Plant One, a hub for sustainable and innovative process technologies in the Rotterdam port area. Duiker Clean Technologies has been developing this cutting-edge process since 2022, targeting the efficient transformation of ammonia—a hydrogen carrier facilitating the long-distance transport of green hydrogen—into usable hydrogen.
Duiker made the investment decision for this pilot project in early 2025. Testing and validation activities are currently underway, with expected results anticipated in 2027. This timeline aligns with broader efforts to scale sustainable hydrogen value chains and support the energy transition within one of Europe’s major industrial ports.
Statements from Industry Leaders
Mark van Welsen, Managing Director of Duiker Clean Technologies, emphasized the pilot’s significance:
“The pilot enables us to validate our technology in practice and make a concrete contribution to sustainable hydrogen value chains.”
Pascal Spiekerman, Chief Operating Officer of Plant One, highlighted the collaborative benefits:
“With AMMONEX, we strengthen our role as a testing ground for innovative and sustainable process technologies and support the acceleration of the energy transition in the Rotterdam port area.”
Furthermore, Mark Stoelinga, Director of Energy at the Port of Rotterdam Authority, underscored the strategic importance of such projects:
“Projects like AMMONEX are essential for building new sustainable energy value chains, such as the import of green hydrogen. They strengthen the port’s international position and provide an important boost to future energy security, the economy, and employment.”
Supporting the Energy Transition and Future Sustainability
Importing green hydrogen typically requires carriers like ammonia to facilitate transport across long distances. The AMMONEX technology’s focus on efficient ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion addresses a critical link in this supply chain, enabling the Port of Rotterdam to serve as a key node for sustainable energy distribution.
Plant One serves as a collaborative innovation center, hosting startups and established companies alike to accelerate breakthroughs in sustainable industrial processes. The Duiker pilot exemplifies this role, contributing directly to the port’s mission to lead in the energy transition.
Additional Developments in the Port of Rotterdam
The launch of the AMMONEX pilot plant complements other recent sustainable initiatives at the port, including the announcement of a second Maasvlakte electrolyser and significant increases in bio-LNG bunkering for maritime shipping. These projects collectively build towards a resilient, low-carbon energy ecosystem in one of Europe’s busiest ports.
About Duiker Clean Technologies
Duiker Clean Technologies is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for the production and utilization of clean hydrogen, supporting global efforts toward net-zero emissions.
About Plant One
Plant One Rotterdam is a sustainable process industry hub offering companies a shared location to test and scale up innovative industrial technologies.
Contact for More Information
Port of Rotterdam Authority
Phone: +31 (0)10 252 10 10
Website: www.portofrotterdam.com
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