At Zeeland Refinery, we recognize that our responsibility to the environment extends far beyond managing our own operations—we are committed to playing an active role in facilitating the broader energy transition towards low-carbon and renewable fuels.
While we continue to process and handle refined oil products, we fully acknowledge the significant contribution that the fuel and transport sector makes to global greenhouse gas emissions. This awareness drives our dual commitment: to reduce our direct carbon footprint and to enable cleaner, more efficient energy solutions across the entire supply chain.
Our strategic location and robust infrastructure give us a unique opportunity to influence positive change. Zeeland Refinery boasts substantial fuel storage capabilities that can accommodate larger sea-going vessels, which translates into fewer shipments and, in turn, lower shipping-related emissions per unit of fuel delivered. This approach not only optimizes the logistics chain but also reduces upstream emissions intensity—an important step toward lowering the overall environmental impact of fuel transportation.
Moreover, our integrated pipeline systems and connections across regional distribution networks provide one of the most emissions-efficient methods of delivering fuel to key markets. By reducing reliance on road-based fuel transport, we help to minimize traffic-related emissions and promote a more sustainable distribution model.
As the energy landscape evolves, Zeeland Refinery is actively evaluating and preparing for the integration of renewable fuel technologies—such as biofuels, synthetic fuels, and hydrogen-based alternatives—into our operations. We are engaging with industry stakeholders, policymakers, and innovation partners to ensure our infrastructure is future-ready and aligned with national and European climate targets.
Green hydrogen
Green hydrogen is seen as one of the energy carriers of the future. By investing in green hydrogen, Zeeland Refinery is responding to the changing needs of tomorrow’s energy market. EnergHys is the project within Zeeland for the development of CO2-free hydrogen. For this purpose, a new hydrogen plant is being built where hydrogen will be produced by the electrolysis of water. As electrolysis uses green electricity (renewable energy that does not release CO2 during production), this newly constructed hydrogen plant will produce truly CO2-free hydrogen, or ‘green’ hydrogen. The aim is to put the electrolyser into service in early 2029.
