Newfoundland and Labrador is throwing further support behind its nascent wind-hydrogen industry by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Amsterdam.

Premier John Hogan signed it while in Rotterdam, Netherlands to attend the annual World Hydrogen 2025 Summit and Exhibition, which runs from Monday to Wednesday.

“This MOU with another key transportation and storage partner is part of the provincial government’s ongoing efforts to enable the development and use of its renewable energy resources to produce green hydrogen for export,” Hogan said in a statement on Monday.

“With our commitment to net zero by 2050, strong environmental, social, and governance practices, and a wealth of resources in renewable energy and critical minerals, Newfoundland and Labrador is perfectly positioned to meet the world’s energy needs at this time of transition.”

The statement described the MOU as a “high-level agreement” between the province and the Port of Amsterdam to work together and share information regarding green hydrogen issues, opportunities and potential projects.

The province has a similar agreement with the Port of Rotterdam to work together on improving the efficiency and sustainability of Dutch ports, announced in 2023.

Members of the provincial government along with the port and representatives from Evos, a developer of large-scale hydrogen import facilities at the port, and North Atlantic Refining Ltd. were also on hand for the signing.

While the province doesn’t currently have any active wind-to-hydrogen projects, the statement says there are six projects in development.

Many of those projects have downsized their initial multi-billion-dollar plans or are exploring alternative business cases for a wind energy farm. Others have been granted extensions by the provincial government for the millions owed to the treasury for Crown land reserve fees.

Steve Crocker, the minister of Industry, Energy and Technology and the Minister Responsible for Trade Opportunities, says the province is working on a wide range of renewable energy initiatives to ensure the province has policies, support and agreements in place in order to “leverage the global green hydrogen opportunity.”

He added by attending events like the World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition, he hopes to further build relationships and grow the industry.

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