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.
Project Amplifhy Rotterdam
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.
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VTTI at the Port of Rotterdam
Project Amplifhy Antwerp
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.
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VTTI at the Port of Antwerp
Open season
Open season for capacity in the first phase of Project Amplifhy Antwerp and Rotterdam: ammonia tank storage capacity combined with ammonia cracker capacity.
VTTI is pleased to announce the launch of an open season for capacity of the first phase in Project Amplifhy Rotterdam and Project Amplifhy Antwerp. In line with the EU Gas Directive and EU Gas Regulation, the open season provides for a non-discriminatory and transparent process that will allow 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. It will support the growth of a decarbonized hydrogen market by aligning infrastructure with market needs.
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Project timeline
September 2024
Feasibility
Second half of 2025
Permit application and public consultation
June 2025 - August 2026
Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)
September 2026
Final investment Decision (FID)
Second half of 2029
Start Operations
FAQ
What is an open season?
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.
For whom is the open season meant?
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.
I’m only interested in ammonia storage without cracking. Do I need to participate in this open season?
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
How will VTTI take care of stakeholder involvement?
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
Why is ammonia import and cracking of importance in the context of the hydrogen economy?
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.
Where can I find the technical specifications?
The technical specification is available on the project Amplifhy page – click here.
Projects of Common Interest
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.
