Surveys Begin for Netherlands Hydrogen, CO₂ Pipeline Corridor

Field surveys are underway for a new Dutch pipeline corridor designed to transport hydrogen and captured CO₂ between key industrial hubs and offshore storage sites.

(P&GJ) — Fugro and Sweco have begun geotechnical surveys for a new pipeline corridor in the Netherlands that will transport hydrogen and captured CO₂ between major industrial areas and offshore storage sites, supporting Gasunie’s Delta Rhine Corridor West project.

The work covers a 70-kilometer (43-mile) route connecting Rotterdam, Moerdijk and Boxtel, where engineers are assessing subsurface conditions to support pipeline design and construction. Investigations include drilling, cone penetration testing and groundwater monitoring to evaluate soil conditions and identify potential risks along the route.

Additional survey work is being carried out at key crossings, including the Hollands Diep waterway, where geophysical mapping is being used to better understand riverbed conditions. The findings will be used to guide engineering decisions, including routing, directional drilling and groundwater management strategies.

Jaco Stemmet, Fugro’s Regional Business Line Director for Land in Europe and Africa, said: “Our role is to provide Gasunie with clear, reliable subsurface information to support well-informed decisions as the DRC West moves into its next phase of development. Guided by our purpose to contribute to a safe and liveable world, we provide a detailed understanding of ground and groundwater conditions, helping to reduce uncertainty and support the safe delivery of this important infrastructure.”