Green hydrogen project aims to decarbonize Europe’s industrial north

In a statement Tuesday, the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s CEO, Allard Castelein, said northwest Europe used “far more energy than it can produce in a sustainable way.”Eschcollection | Stone | Getty ImagesMadrid-headquartered energy firm Cepsa said it would work with the Port of Rotterdam to develop “the first green hydrogen corridor between southern and northern Europe,” in the latest sign of how the emerging sector is attracting interest from major companies and organizations.In an announcement Tuesday, Cepsa — which is involved in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas — said the project would establish “a green hydrogen supply chain” between the Port of Algeciras in southern Spain and Rotterdam, the Dutch city that’s home to Europe’s largest port.”The agreement accelerates the decarbonization of heavy industry and maritime transport and supports Europe’s energy…

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