March 23, 2026 [Storage Terminals Magazine]- Mott MacDonald has been appointed as owner’s engineer for the pioneering EcoLog Terminal Amsterdam, set to become the world’s first commercial-scale facility designed to import liquid hydrogen (LH₂) and export liquid CO₂ (LCO₂).
In its role, Mott MacDonald will provide multidisciplinary oversight across the project’s planning, design, and construction phases. The company will ensure the development meets high standards of quality, safety, efficiency, and delivery performance, while also carrying out independent design assurance, supporting risk management, and monitoring overall project progress. Its extensive experience in the Netherlands positions it well to support delivery in the local market.
The EcoLog Terminal Amsterdam is being developed at the Port of Amsterdam and is expected to play a key role in emerging global energy supply chains. Supported by purpose-built LH₂ vessels, the terminal will facilitate the movement of low-carbon energy between production regions and European demand centres.
The first phase of the project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2030, with an initial annual throughput capacity of 200,000 tonnes of liquid hydrogen and 1.8 million tonnes of liquid CO₂. Future expansion plans could increase capacity to 600,000 tonnes of LH₂ and 4.25 million tonnes of LCO₂.
Designed as an open-access, third-party facility, the terminal will support large-scale import, storage, and distribution of both gaseous and liquid hydrogen for industrial and mobility applications across Northwest Europe. A notable feature of the design is the integration of energy systems, whereby cold energy released during hydrogen regasification will be used to liquefy CO₂, improving overall efficiency and reducing operational emissions.
The terminal will incorporate multiple transport connections, including high- and low-pressure hydrogen pipelines, a CO₂ pipeline, truck loading facilities, a barge jetty, and a rail link. This infrastructure will enable the distribution of hydrogen across the Netherlands and neighbouring countries, while also consolidating CO₂ streams for reuse or permanent storage abroad.
According to Claudio Tassistro, managing director for Energy, Europe at Mott MacDonald, the project represents a significant step in connecting regions with abundant low-cost renewable energy to growing European demand for clean energy. He noted that the development is expected to accelerate decarbonisation across multiple sectors and contribute to the advancement of low-carbon fuel infrastructure.
Ellen Ruhotas, CEO of EcoLog, highlighted the value of Mott MacDonald’s expertise and collaborative approach, emphasizing the project’s potential to support emissions reduction in industries such as steel manufacturing, heavy-duty transport, maritime operations, and data centers.
Front-end engineering design for the project began in January, with the terminal expected to be operational by 2030. Once completed, it is anticipated to serve as a foundational hub in the development of European and global hydrogen and CO₂ networks, supporting the transition to cleaner energy systems.
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