Energy infrastructure company Gasunie has been officially appointed as the network operator for the future hydrogen network in the North Sea. Minister of Climate and Energy Rob Jetten announced it in a letter to the Tweede Kamer—the House of Representatives.…
The world is moving towards a sustainable future. In this, offshore wind farms are indispensable: currently, offshore wind makes up 16% of the energy mix in the Netherlands. But if we want to build and maintain more wind farms, a…
The quest for low-carbon power doesn’t rule out nuclear energy. World countries are indeed committing to new nuclear investments in the medium and long term. Molten salt reactor (MSR) technology has the potential to bring many of these advantages, making…
A new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA) highlights significant improvements in Europe’s air quality over recent decades. However, the 2024 analysis reveals that many urban areas still suffer from pollution levels exceeding safe limits. Almost all of Europe’s…
A recent investigation by the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) unveils that producing green hydrogen in the Netherlands may surpass €13 per kilogram, higher than past estimates. This figure is based on real-time data from projects currently under…
Infinite Acres, a subsidiary of the American 80 Acres Farms, has opened a new vertical farming research and development center in The Hague. This facility aims to accelerate innovation in vertical farming through collaboration with industry leaders like Siemens and…
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With a staff of 150 employees, the Compound Company produces thermoplastic (plastic) raw materials (granulate) for the construction, automotive and packaging industries. Headquartered in Enschede, the Yparex business unit in Geleen produces granulate used to make plastic film for packaging…
The latest scientific developments, important investments or inspiring stories: in this series, we highlight stories that shape the news of the future. Each week we dive into the details of the most promising startups, technologies and research initiatives. 1. Paris-based…
The largest licensing round for offshore wind farms in the Netherlands to date has been successfully completed. Noordzeker, a consortium of ABP, APG, and SSE Renewables, is the permit winner for IJmuiden Ver wind farm, Lot Alpha. The focus here…