The rollout of a large-scale CO₂ pipeline network in Belgium has officially begun. This initiative, carried by Fluxys c-grid Antwerp, with partners Fluxys Belgium, Pipelink and Air Liquide, represents a major milestone in the transition to a low-carbon industry.
ArcelorMittal Belgium, a partner within the Smart Delta Resources network, aims to be climate neutral by 2050. With the Steelanol plant in Ghent, the company shows how CO (carbon monoxide) from industrial residual gases is converted into ethanol, a raw material for fuels and the chemical sector. A paragon of circular economy and industrial innovation.
Since its establishment in 1965, Dow has grown to become the chemical company's largest location outside the United States and a major driver of the region's economic and technological development.
In the heart of the Ghent port area, a crucial link in Flemish-Dutch industry, Elia is starting construction this year on a new high-voltage substation: Baekeland. This project marks an important milestone in the energy transition of the Ghent SDR region.
On 27 May 2025, the closing event of the Map-it CCU project took place in the historic St. Peter's Abbey in Ghent. The event was fully booked, confirming the great interest in Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS).
An important step towards sustainable logistics: Smart Delta Resources partners DFDS and Volvo Trucks are shifting their container transport between Ghent and the port of Antwerp from daytime to night-time. This innovative collaboration not only increases the efficiency of the transport chain, but also underlines their clear commitment to sustainability.
The Ghent Canal Zone offers exceptional potential for the reuse of industrial residual heat. The Smart Delta Resources Flanders Taskforce B2B Heat systematically maps out the supply and demand for heat.
Last Friday, Minister Hermans of the Dutch Ministry of 'Klimaat & Groene Groei' presented the supplementary climate package as part of the Spring Decision-Making Process. These plans were also intended as a response to the dire situation facing Dutch basic industry and the energy sector — including in our region.
Dow CEO Tabita Verburg, president for Dow Benelux, France, Spain, Scandinavia, Spain and the United Kingdom, succeeds Anton van Beek as chairman of Smart Delta Resources Netherlands.
The first pipelines are being laid in the port areas of Antwerp and Ghent, with a strategic connection between Kallo and Zelzate. The new hydrogen infrastructure will be crucial for making industry in our region more sustainable.
