The Port of Antwerp’s NextGen Demonstration District is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the port into a hub of energy innovation. Located in one of Europe’s largest and most strategically important ports, this district is dedicated to fostering the development of innovative and compatible energy technologies, positioning Antwerp as a leader in Europe's energy modernization.
The NextGen Demonstration District spans a vast area within the port and serves as a testing ground for innovative industrial processes. It provides companies, startups, and research institutions with the space and resources needed to develop, test, and scale innovative solutions that address environmental challenges. The focus is on advancing technologies such as energy storage, hydrogen production, and variable energy integration (Picture shows the Next Generation Demonstration District cleared for new construction).
Power to Hydrogen and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have installed the world’s first industrial scale AEM electrolysis stack at the Port. The hydrogen will be used to power existing industrial operations at the port and provide hydrogen for refueling operations in the area. More importantly, the project will serve as a demonstration to the hydrogen economy that AEM electrolysers are ready for deployment at the industrial scale.
Power to Hydrogen has completed the construction and delivery of its first-of-its-kind half-megawatt industrial AEM electrolyser system, which will be fully running at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges by mid September. Alongside the project, P2H2 has established a European base of operations in Antwerp to support commissioning, long-term customer support, and future commercial deployments. The momentum generated by this project has already led to additional commercial opportunities, including a second industrial-scale system scheduled for deployment in Norway. As the production of molecules gets underway, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges project continues to serve as an important milestone in demonstrating that AEM electrolysis is ready for real-world industrial applications. Thank you to the city of Antwerp for the warm welcome!
