Permit for LBC terminals in Vlissingen and Frontrunner Award for hydrogen plans

LBC Vlissingen has taken the next step in the development of the Green Energy Hub in the Sloehaven. The Province of Zeeland has granted a permit for the planned tank terminal for the storage of methanol, biodiesel, and ammonia. Shortly thereafter, LBC received the Koploper Award from Nederland Waterstofland during the North Sea Port Conference.

Permit for new terminal
The permit concerns the development of a new terminal for the bulk storage of methanol, biodiesel, and ammonia. The application, originally submitted by Evolution Terminals, which was fully acquired by LBC Tank Terminals in November 2024, provides for a total storage capacity of 850,000 m³, distributed across methanol, ammonia, and biodiesel, and also includes the construction of a quay for water transport.

LBC indicates that up to 400,000 m³ of storage capacity is planned for the first phase. According to current planning, the first activities are scheduled for 2029. The decisions are available for inspection up to and including October 29, 2026. Additionally, a separate permit process is underway regarding potential impacts on Natura 2000 areas.

Part of the Green Energy Hub
The terminal is part of the broader plans for a Green Energy Hub in Vlissingen. LBC is working there on infrastructure for the import, storage, and distribution of new energy carriers and low-carbon fuels. In later phases, plans include the expansion of storage capacity and the conversion of imported ammonia into hydrogen. Investigations are also underway into how the location can connect to future European hydrogen infrastructure.

Frontrunner Award for LBC
During the North Sea Port Conference 2026, held on September 21 in Ghent, LBC received the Frontrunner Award from Nederland Waterstofland. Alexander Fokker, Managing Director of LBC Vlissingen & Duisburg, accepted the award. Nederland Waterstofland presented the prize for LBC's plans for large-scale import and storage of ammonia and its further integration with hydrogen production and infrastructure.

Core data

Location: Sloehaven, Vlissingen
Development: Green Energy Hub
Permit: terminal for the storage of methanol, biodiesel, and ammonia
Total permitted storage capacity: 850,000 m³
Phase 1 according to LBC: up to 400,000 m³ storage capacity
First activities: scheduled from 2029

Related news

Preferred route for hydrogen network in Southwest Netherlands announced

29 June, 2026

Hydrogen

The State Secretary for Climate and Green Growth Jo-Annes de Bat has established the overall roadmap for the hydrogen network in the Southwest Netherlands. The network is part of the national and international hydrogen system and is intended to connect ports and industrial clusters in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

LBC Tank Terminals is working on a Green Energy Hub for ammonia, hydrogen, and CO₂ in Vlissingen.

28 May, 2026

Hydrogen

Cooperation

LBC Tank Terminals is developing plans in Vlissingen for a terminal for the import and storage of green ammonia, combined with CO₂ storage and the production of green hydrogen. The development is planned for the Sloehaven in North Sea Port and fits within the broader strengthening of the Scheldt Delta Region as a hub for energy, raw materials, and industrial infrastructure.

Fluxys and Gasunie are collaborating on a cross-border hydrogen connection

15 April, 2026

Hydrogen

CCUS

Gasunie and Fluxys Hydrogen have signed an agreement to jointly develop cross-border hydrogen connections between the Netherlands and Belgium. Through this partnership, both infrastructure operators are continuing to work on the expansion of transport infrastructure for hydrogen and other molecules in north-western Europe. Both Gasunie and Fluxys are partners within Smart Delta Resources.