Location
Rotterdam and Antwerp
Status
Feasibility
Last updated: 8 April 2026
The two most advanced locations under the broader project are Amplifhy Rotterdam and Amplifhy Antwerp, both of which have received the status of Project of Common Interest from the European Commission. This makes VTTI the only ammonia terminal and cracker developer with advanced projects in both key industrial hubs, while other locations are also being actively developed.
In the Port of Rotterdam, VTTI is developing an industrial scale ammonia import terminal and ammonia cracking facility. The project is located at VTTI’s terminal in Rotterdam (ETT) and entails a phased development of 4 ammonia cracking facilities and associated ammonia tankage. FEED studies for the Project are co-funded by the European Commission through the Cross-Border Renewable Energy Studies programme.
Update on Permit Procedure
The preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Project Amplifhy is progressing well.
On 12 June 2025, the Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment (Commissie MER) published both its advisory opinion on the Scope and Detail Level Memorandum (NRD) and the NRD itself on its website. These documents outline the project alternatives and environmental aspects that will be assessed in the EIA.
In addition, several stakeholder engagement activities have taken place. We held two participation events, one in Voorne aan Zee (6 October 2025) and one in Maassluis (13 October 2025). A “Burendag” was organized at the terminal on 24 June 2025, and the project was also presented to the Dorpsraad Rozenburg on 7 October 2025.
Both the EIA Commission’s advice and the NRD can be found on Adviezen – Commissiemer.nl.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Project Procedure for Energy Projects of National Importance
Amplifhy Rotterdam has been designated as a Project of Common Interest within the European energy corridors. As a result, the project will follow the national project procedure applicable to energy projects of national importance.
This requirement stems from the new Dutch Energy Act, which will enter into force on 1 January 2026. While this does not change the content of the project itself, it does affect the way in which formal decision making will take place. Following previously held information sessions, it has now been formally confirmed that this procedure applies to Amplifhy.
A key difference compared to the standard approach is that the State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, together with the Minister for Housing and Spatial Planning, will adopt a single project decision. In addition, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy will coordinate the application and publication of all required permits, rather than having separate procedures for each individual permit.
Ongoing studies, such as the Environmental Impact Assessment, and preparations for permit applications will continue under the responsibility of the relevant competent authorities, including DCMR and ODH.
What does this mean for you
As the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy is the competent authority for this project procedure, it will provide further information about the steps in the process. VTTI will continue to keep you informed about the content and progress of the project on this website.
See the location on the map
|
Phase |
Cracker capacity |
Tank capacity |
|
1 |
140kta hydrogen |
40kt ammonia |
|
2 |
300kta hydrogen (+160kta) |
40kt + 1 or 2 x 70kt ammonia |
|
3 |
300-600kta hydrogen |
Additional 70kt ammonia |
Connections:
Maritime capabilities: able to receive Handysize vessels, Medium Gass Carriers Very Large Gas Carriers and Very Large Ammonia Carriers
Draft: 21m
Hydrogen carbon intensity: compliant to EU GHG regulations
VTTI at the Port of Rotterdam
In the Port of Antwerp, VTTI is developing an industrial scale ammonia import terminal and ammonia cracking facility. The project is located at VTTI’s terminal in Antwerp (ATPC) and entails a phased development of multiple ammonia cracking facilities and associated tankage. This site enables VTTI to provide customers the unique opportunity to contract capacity for ammonia storage combined with cracking capacity as well as standalone ammonia storage capacity.
See the location on the map
|
Phase |
Cracker capacity |
Tank capacity |
|
1 |
140kta hydrogen |
2x 40kt ammonia and/or 1x 70kt ammonia |
|
2 |
300kta hydrogen (+160kta) |
1 or 2 x 70kt ammonia |
|
3 |
300-600kta hydrogen |
Additional 70kt ammonia |
Connections:
Maritime capabilities: able to receive Handysize vessels, Medium Gass Carriers Very Large Gas Carriers and Very Large Ammonia Carriers
Draft: 14-15.5m
Hydrogen carbon intensity: compliant to EU GHG regulations
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VTTI at the Port of Antwerp
In line with the EU Gas Directive and EU Gas Regulation, VTTI is offering capacity for Amplifhy Rotterdam and Amplifhy Antwerp through an open season process
The open season provided for a non-discriminatory and transparent process that allowed interested parties the unique opportunity to work towards capacity reservation and allocation for the ammonia tank storage and cracking facilities at VTTI’s facilities in Antwerp and Rotterdam.
The open season was launched December 2024 with the first phase: expressions of interest, which closed March 7, 2025. Currently VTTI started phase 2 of the open season: Heads of Agreement Phase as of April 25, 2025.
Information about participation:
With the publication of the European Gas Regulation and European Gas Directive, the European Commission recently established a regulatory framework for the establishment of the hydrogen economy in Europe. It requires hydrogen terminals to follow the set-up of a negotiated Third Party Access process, enabling interested market parties an equal opportunity to contract capacity. This is ensured through a non-discriminatory and transparent process called open season.
The open season is meant for interested market parties, both suppliers and offtakers, that want to work towards contracting ammonia storage capacity in combination with ammonia cracking capacity.
Parties that are interested in contracting ammonia storage capacity are not required to participate in the open season as only the storage capacity linked to the cracker is defined as hydrogen terminal under the EU Gas Regulation and EU Gas Directive. In order to contract ammonia storage capacity, please contact us at Amplifhy@vtti.com
In parallel with VTTI’s dialogue with the market through the open season, VTTI is preparing for activities aimed at informing stakeholders and formal participatory processes in the context of the upcoming permit application(s). For those stakeholders that have questions already, please contact us:
For Antwerp, reach out to amplifhyantwerp@vtti.com
For Rotterdam, contact us at amplifhyrotterdam@vtti.com
Europe has set targets in REPowerEU to produce 10Mtpa hydrogen domestically and import 10Mtpa hydrogen in 2030. This enables the EU to secure reliably energy supplies for its people and industries. Low carbon and renewable hydrogen can be produced at large scale and at a competitive price in regions with perfect conditions for renewable power (wind/solar/hydro). With ammonia import and cracking it’s possible to deliver competitive low-carbon and renewable hydrogen to the end-users, while making use of reliable, safe and known technologies.
The technical specification is available on the project Amplifhy page – click here.
The preparation of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for Project Amplifhy is ongoing. The Scope and Level of Detail (NRD) document, which defines which environmental effects will be assessed, has been finalized and published. The environmental studies are underway and the full EIA report is expected to be completed later this year. The formal permitting procedure, including public consultation, will follow thereafter.
The European Commission has identified both Amplifhy Antwerp and Amplifhy Rotterdam as Projects of Common Interest for the European Union, meaning they are considered a key priority to interconnect Europe’s energy infrastructure.
Project Amplifhy supports the Fit for 55 and RepowerEU initiatives.
11.6 mln EUR to Rotterdam – through CB-RES
8 mln EUR to Antwerp – through CEF-Energy
Do you have any questions or comments?
For open season-related inquiries, please contact us at amplifhy@vtti.com
For questions about Antwerp, reach out to amplifhyantwerp@vtti.com
For questions about Rotterdam, contact us at amplifhyrotterdam@vtti.com
