March 20, 2026 [Storage Terminals Magazine]- KBR has been selected to deliver the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the EcoLog Terminal in Amsterdam, a groundbreaking facility set to become the world’s first commercial-scale terminal designed to import liquid hydrogen (LH₂) and export liquid CO₂ (LCO₂). Now under development in the Port of Amsterdam, the terminal represents a significant milestone in the development of global-scale hydrogen and carbon management infrastructure.

A Strategic Energy Hub for Europe’s Net-Zero Future

Located in one of Europe’s most important energy and logistics gateways, the EcoLog Terminal is positioned to become core infrastructure supporting the decarbonisation of key industrial sectors, including steel production, heavy-duty mobility, maritime transport and data centres across Northern Europe.

Targeted for completion by end of 2030, the terminal will receive, store and distribute both gaseous and liquid hydrogen while managing LCO₂ for reuse or permanent storage. Initial annual throughput is planned at 200,000 tonnes of LH₂ and 1.8 million tonnes of LCO₂, with potential expansion to 600,000 tonnes and 4.25 million tonnes, respectively. To support large-scale LH₂ transportation, EcoLog is also developing a new generation of purpose-designed liquid hydrogen carriers that will directly serve the terminal.

KBR’s FEED Scope: Setting Global Benchmarks for LH₂ Engineering

Under the FEED award, KBR will define the terminal’s engineering basis, storage systems, operational envelope and safety standards — laying the foundations for the world’s first commercial LH₂ import system and its associated cryogenic infrastructure. The FEED is expected to be complete in 2026.

Jay Ibrahim, President of KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions, highlighted the significance of the project: “KBR brings decades of deep technical expertise in complex energy infrastructure, including our work with NASA developing liquid hydrogen systems. This project represents a historic first for the industry and positions both KBR and EcoLog at the forefront of technologies that will shape future low-carbon supply chains.”

Creating a Complete End-to-End LH₂ and CO₂ Value Chain

The EcoLog Terminal Amsterdam is expected to unlock new international supply routes by connecting future hydrogen and CO₂ production hubs with industrial demand centres across Europe. The terminal’s design will incorporate multiple transport modalities, including dual hydrogen pipeline connections (high- and low-pressure), a dedicated CO₂ pipeline, a truck loading facility, a barge jetty and rail access.

KBR’s scope will also encompass integrating the terminal with EcoLog’s next-generation LH₂ vessels and downstream distribution systems. A key engineering focus will be capturing and re-utilising the cold energy released during LH₂ regasification to efficiently liquefy CO₂, an innovation expected to enhance both sustainability and overall system performance.

EcoLog’s Perspective: A Milestone for Europe’s Energy Transition

EcoLog CEO Ellen Ruhotas expressed the company’s enthusiasm for the collaboration: “Commissioning FEED is a proud moment for the entire EcoLog team. The EcoLog Terminal Amsterdam holds great promise for Europe’s decarbonisation ambitions, and we look forward to bringing this to fruition together with KBR.”

Advancing Global Standards for Liquid Hydrogen Infrastructure

Beyond its commercial significance, the project presents a rare opportunity to establish global engineering standards for LH₂ transport, handling and storage at scale, components considered critical to enabling a robust hydrogen economy. The award marks another major step in KBR’s growing portfolio across CO₂ management, hydrogen solutions, cryogenic systems and next-generation low-carbon infrastructure.