Feasibility Study hydrogen infrastructure
Groningen Airport Eelde collaborates with partners to develop a scalable hydrogen supply for aviation applications. The feasibility study compares multiple supply routes and defines the necessary facilities for safe and efficient deployment. This project lays the groundwork for concrete follow-up steps towards emission reduction and sustainable operations.
We're done!
This project has been completed and will not be updated further. For questions, you can contact the project manager.
Objective
- Exploring the opportunities, requirements, and risks for new infrastructure around the airport
- Analyzing technical, spatial, safety, operational, financial, and organizational aspects
- Creating a decision-making framework for advancing towards realization
Project details
Start Date: October 2023
End Date: September 2025
Lead Partner: Groningen Airport Eelde
Funding: Province of Drenthe
Project results
- A completed feasibility study with scenarios, development options, and phasing
Role of Groningen Airport Eelde
Groningen Airport Eelde plays a central role in this project as an initiator and location for the development of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation. The airport makes its grounds and facilities available for research into the production, storage, and distribution of hydrogen, working closely with regional governments, knowledge institutions, and companies. Through its position within the Northern Netherlands hydrogen ecosystem, the airport serves as a testing ground for aviation innovations. With this study, Groningen Airport Eelde lays the foundation for a phased introduction of hydrogen in aviation, aiming to enable the first hydrogen flights by 2030.
