Port of Antwerp-Bruges showcases Belgium’s hydrogen ambitions during EU Hydrogen Week
On 29 October, as a side event of European Hydrogen Week, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges (PoAB) welcomed an international delegation for an exclusive tour highlighting its strategic role in developing Europe's hydrogen economy. The visit attracted particular interest from Slovenia, with a delegation of companies and research institutions organised by SPIRIT Slovenia, building on earlier exchanges between the Slovenian and Belgian hydrogen ecosystems. The presence of Slovenia's Ambassador to Belgium, Anita Stanković Pavlič, further underlined the importance of bilateral cooperation and opportunities for future joint hydrogen projects. A highlight was the afternoon session organised by the Belgian Hydrogen Council (BHC), bringing together leading Belgian hydrogen players. WaterstofNet introduced Belgium's hydrogen landscape and the Council's activities, followed by presentations from Fluxys on hydrogen infrastructure, Virya Energy on renewable hydrogen production and mobility, CMB.TECH on hydrogen-powered shipping and transport, John Cockerill on electrolyser technology, and Agfa on its ZIRFON membranes. Together, these examples demonstrated Belgium's unique combination of industrial demand, chemical expertise, innovative technologies and concrete hydrogen investments. The event confirmed the Port of Antwerp-Bruges as both a key driver of Europe's hydrogen transition and a showcase for Belgian industrial capabilities, while opening new opportunities for international partnerships, particularly with Slovenia.
