Unleashing the Potential of Industrial Clusters 2025

A clean maritime corridor between the Port of Houston in the US and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium is creating a transatlantic link for clean hydrogen. Enabled by a unique set of dedicated hydrogen pipelines, three of six clean hydrogen storage assets, the largest portfolio of renewable plants in the nation and access to renewable and low carbon natural gas, the US Gulf Coast can harness low-cost clean hydrogen production to meet European demand. The Houston clean hydrogen ecosystem is using over 900 miles of hydrogen pipelines, representing 32% of global hydrogen pipeline infrastructure. The corridor will support the export of clean hydrogen, reducing emissions across sectors like transport and industry. This corridor also aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and innovation. It connects two of the world’s largest chemical clusters, supporting shared decarbonization goals and advancing clean energy trade between the US and Europe.The Texas Gulf Coast is well positioned to produce clean hydrogen at globally competitive costs. By establishing this corridor, we are able to leverage this strong position and fulfil the growing need for secure clean hydrogen supply in Europe. Brett Perlman, Managing Director, Hydrogen Program, Center for Houston’s Future Port of Houston – Port of Antwerp-Bruges clean maritime corridorCASE STUDY 15 Port of Houston to Port of Antwerp-Bruges connected clusters to distribute low-cost clean hydrogen to Europe Houston, Texas, US North Atlantic OceanAntwerp, Belgium Unleashing the Full Potential of Industrial Clusters: Infrastructure Solutions for Clean Energies 35