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LBC Vlissingen has been awarded a €6.6 million subsidy for the further development of its terminal in Zeeland. This investment represents a significant step in the transition to a future-proof and sustainable port infrastructure.

The latest issue of Playground Innovation Magazine, published by POM East Flanders and the Province of East Flanders, features a double interview with Carl De Maré (Program Director at Smart Delta Resources Flanders) and Wim Ooms (Plant Manager at Indaver). 

ArcelorMittal Belgium neemt een new step towards low-carbon steel production. An innovative steam turbine will be installed at the Ghent site, converting high-pressure steam from Aquafin into green electricity and low-pressure steam for the steel process. This will enable the company to significantly reduce its fossil fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.

For the first time, the Flemish and Walloon governments are joining forces with leading industrial companies to accelerate the roll-out of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Belgium. On 7 November, a joint declaration was signed at the Holcim site in Obourg (Mons), paving the way for investments in CO₂ infrastructure. This positions Belgium as a crucial hub for decarbonisation in North-Western Europe.

Volvo Car Gent celebrates its 60th anniversary. Since the first car rolled off the production line in 1965, the Ghent factory has grown to become an indispensable link in Volvo Cars' global production network. 

On October 24, 2025, the Flemish government officially designated Fluxys c-grid as the operator of the future CO₂ transport network in Flanders. This decision is part of the decree on the transport of carbon dioxide via pipelines and represents an important step in the development of a low-carbon industry.

We welcome LBC Tank Terminals as a new partner within Smart Delta Resources NL. LBC Tank Terminals is a leading, independent liquid bulk storage provider with terminals worldwide, including in Antwerp and Rotterdam. And soon also in Vlissingen-Oost with a new Green Energy Hub.

On October 15, Minister Wiersma of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature laid the foundation stone for the new WESP facilities at Yara Sluiskil. The two facilities, which will be operational in 2026 and 2027, will further reduce nitrogen emissions.

Jan De Nul, a partner in the Smart Delta Resources network, is building a new vessel that protects submarine cables and wind turbine foundations from damage. With this investment, the company is responding to the growing need for safe and reliable offshore energy networks.

OCAS's brand new Global Energy Transition Lab (GET-LAB) has officially opened in Zelzate. The test centre supports the development and assessment of materials for technologies that enable industrial transformation and energy transition. These include applications such as hydrogen systems and the safe transport and storage of CO₂.

Companies and institutions are increasingly focusing on CO₂ capture in order to achieve our climate targets. However, it is very difficult for a company to assess which technology is the most effective and cost-efficient. By entering a few technical details – such as the concentration, temperature and pressure of the CO₂ stream – Map-it CCU displays an overview of all available technologies, ranked according to suitability.

Smart Delta Resources partner Ørsted is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Borssele 1 & 2 wind farm. By investing in drone technology, innovative installation methods, and promoting biodiversity, Ørsted is making significant technological advancements in the offshore wind industry.