Belgian Hydrogen Pipeline System

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Belgian Hydrogen Backbone is a proposed system of hydrogen pipelines in Belgium.

Location

The pipeline system is proposed to connect Drunkirk, Zeebrugge, Ghent, Antwerp, Liege, Cherlero, Mons and Brussels.

Project details

• Operator: Fluxys
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• Status: Proposed
• Start year: 2026
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Background

The project involves a mix of newly built and converted natural gas pipelines, and will span across Belgium with connections to France and the Netherlands. The following routes are included within the network:

Mons-Oostwinkel (conversion)

Aachen-Zeebrugge (new)

Benonchamps-Desteldonk (mixed)

This project is included in the H2inframap, which displays a collection of hydrogen-related projects across Europe.