Twente’s First Hydrogen Station Approved with €6 Million Investment
A partnership in Vriezenveen has been awarded over 6 million euros in funding for the construction of the first hydrogen refuelling station in Twente and the purchase of hydrogen-powered vehicles. The subsidy has been granted by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) through the Hydrogen in Mobility Subsidy Scheme (SWIM), aimed at boosting hydrogen mobility across the Netherlands.
Sources: RTV Oost and Tubantia
The project is an initiative of Hydronex, a Steenwijk-based company specializing in energy hubs and hydrogen projects, which submitted the application on behalf of a consortium of Fieten Olie and nine entrepreneurs. The refuelling station will be built along the N36 near Vriezenveen, a strategic location with direct connections to the A35 and A1: an important hub for logistics traffic in the region.
Construction starts in 2026
Fieten Olie will begin construction of the refuelling station in the second half of 2026. In addition to operating the station, transport companies will also benefit from the funding, enabling them to invest in hydrogen-powered trucks.
Local production of green hydrogen
Adjacent to the station, Hydronex will develop a green hydrogen production facility. Using a 5-megawatt electrolyser, the facility will produce hydrogen from locally generated solar energy starting at the end of 2027. This makes it a sustainable alternative to grey or blue hydrogen, which is derived from fossil sources.
Together, the refuelling station and the production site will form the Energy Hub Twente — a major step forward in the sustainability of regional mobility and energy supply.
More than just hydrogen
In addition to the hydrogen refuelling station, the site will also feature a charging plaza for electric cars and trucks, creating a multifunctional hub for sustainable mobility.
While this will be the first hydrogen station in Twente, it is not the first in the province of Overijssel; one was opened in Deventer last year. Nevertheless, this new development marks a significant step toward a green, regional hydrogen network, with Twente taking a leading role.