Since August 28, work has been underway on Stedin’s network in the Hallum – Hijum region. Network expansion is needed to process the large amount of green gas generated.
Stedin network expansion in Hallum – Hijum by A.Hak
TenneT, the operator of the national high-voltage grid, and contractor A.Hak today achieved a first in Bergen op Zoom with hydrogen-powered drilling for a high-voltage cable.
The cable from the Woensdrecht electricity station to Bergen op Zoom strengthens the electricity grid in the region. With this pilot, TenneT takes another important step in making its construction projects more sustainable, even in areas facing nitrogen challenges.
Frank Wester, Director of Operations at TenneT: “For this drilling, we are using green hydrogen. This type of hydrogen is produced from water via electrolysis using sustainable electricity from solar and wind. Additionally, the trucks involved in the project are powered by ‘HVO100’, an almost entirely CO2-free fuel. This underscores TenneT’s ambition to minimize the environmental impact of its construction projects.”
On behalf of Stedin, A.Hak is installing new pipelines that will connect the networks of grid operators Stedin and Liander. The green gas can then also be added to Liander’s network.
Sustainable connections
This week, several underground drillings are being carried out to avoid disturbing the environment. During this drilling, we are not only drilling for the green gas connections, but also including sustainable conduit pipes from Pion for Liander. These conduit pipes were previously successfully used in the Oudehaske cluster project, also commissioned by Liander. These conduit pipes are made entirely from recycled plastic.
A great collaboration in the field of sustainability and the energy transition in the Netherlands. A.Hak expects to complete the project by the end of November, beginning of December.
