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Extra Container Capacity Antwerp (ECA) Paragraphs Title Why? Heading type H2 Text Port of Antwerp-Bruges is Belgium's most important economic engine. Container traffic plays a major role in this regard. Containers keep our society and economy going. They ensure our provisioning, allow our companies to flourish and distribute our Belgian products on international markets.   With the current infrastructure, we can no longer accommodate the expected growth in container traffic . Moreover, it is not only a question of growth, but also of maintaining existing economically important activities. Without additional capacity, there is a risk that a large part of container traffic will shift to foreign ports.    Additional container capacity is needed in order to retain the trust of investors and secure local business. Sustainable growth is essential in order to secure Antwerp's position as a hub in the global market. In order to maintain this competitive position, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is investing in more and better container capacity. With ECA, Port of Antwerp-Bruges will ensure sustainable growth and the prosperity of current and future generations. Media Title Extra containercapaciteit Title Room for growth Heading type H2 Text Through redevelopment and expansion, we are creating space for an additional 7.1 million TEU.   The largest project is a second tidal dock that connects to the Deurganckdok. In addition, modifications are planned for Doeldok and Noordelijk Insteekdok, among others.   On the right bank of the Scheldt, the North Sea Terminal will be expanded. Text alignment Right Background color Pink Media Title Extra containercapaciteit Description De extra capaciteit komt er zowel door de uitbreiding dankzij een nieuw getijdendok als verdere ontwikkeling van gronden binnen het bestaande havengebied. Title Eyes on balance Heading type H2 Text The ECA project is the result of years of cooperation and open dialogue with local authorities, residents, associations, nature organisations, farmers and businesses. This resulted in the “Ommelandverbond” (2022), which sets out agreements on port development, Doel, mobility, heritage and landscape, nature, agriculture and the surrounding residential areas.  Title Multimodal, smart and sustainable transport Heading type H2 Text ECA is fully committed to sustainable transport. New infrastructure will make the Waasland Port more accessible and reduce nuisance for the villages adjacent to the port. There will be at least five berths for inland container shipping, improved railways, an additional waiting area for trains and a new road.   This infrastructure will be constructed before the new dock is put into service. Title As emission-free as possible Heading type H2 Text Both the construction and operation of the new terminals will be as emission-free as possible .   Thanks to shore power , moored ships will be able to connect to the electricity grid, allowing them to switch off their engines. In addition, the new terminals will also be virtually emission-free: container cranes, transport at the terminal, etc.   Rail transport to and from the terminals will also be emission-free. Text items Title Buffer and recreation Heading type H2 Text A high, 11-kilometre-long buffer dyke will be constructed between the port and the surrounding villages and polders, greatly reducing the impact of light and noise on the environment. Walking, cycling and horse riding trails will be created in the buffer zone. Title Nature Heading type H2 Text Outside the port area, new nature reserves will be created to compensate for newly developed land in the ECA project. Background color Transparent Title Current status Heading type H2 Text At the end of October 2025, the new transport infrastructure (rail and road) was finally approved by the Flemish government. Construction of the new access road to the port (WOW) can start in 2027.   For the construction of the container handling infrastructure (CCL), the next step is the adoption of the draft project decision by the Flemish government in the spring of 2026, after which a public inquiry will be organized. Title More information and procedure Heading type H2 Text Would you like to know more about ECA? All information and the latest news about the project, as well as the process and public consultation procedures, can be found on the ECA complex project webpage (in Dutch) .  Title Reporting and infopoint Heading type H2 Text Do you have any questions, comments or complaints related to the Project Extra Container Capacity Antwerp? Please don't hesitate to get in touch. Button Contact us Text alignment Right Background color Pink Media Related content Waar vind ik een overzicht van alle werven en projecten in Antwerpen en Zeebrugge? Title FAQ Title You may also be interested in this Related content Containers Container Plan 22-30 Cargo ships Works and projects Background color Blue Center items Off Teaser title Extra container capacity Antwerp (ECA) Teaser text With the 'Extra Container Capacity Antwerp' (ECA) project, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Maatschappij Linkerscheldeoever and the Flemish government are giving substance to the sustainable development and efficient use of the port area. Introduction With the 'Extra Container Capacity Antwerp' (ECA) project, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Maatschappij Linkerscheldeoever and the Flemish government are giving substance to the sustainable development and efficient use of the port area. Enable social sharing Off Teaser image Title Header Exclude from search Off Tags Containers Antwerp Infrastructure Header image Sfeerbeeld_Haven_cropped_2023 Port area Antwerp Location Antwerp, Beveren, Zwijndrecht Publication date Mon, 15/01/2024 - 07:48 Initiators Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Left Bank Corporation and the Flemish government Period Wed, 01/01/2020 - 12:00 - Fri, 31/12/2032 - 12:00 Geolocation POINT (4.253597 51.302307) Statuses Active Off Status In preparation Investigation of different options and approaches, preparatory administrative tasks and initial planning. Period (start) 2016 Active On Status In design Drawing up detailed plans, determining technical specifications and applying for (environmental) permits. Period (start) 2022-2024 Weight -30

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Smart port Paragraphs Title Overview Heading type H4 Text Smart technology APICA and Digital twin Sustainable innovation platform NxtPort Text alignment Right Background color Pink Media Title Drone Description Een drone vliegt boven de haven van Antwerpen en draagt bij aan de veiligheid in het gebied. ID smart-technology Text items Title Smart technologies Heading type H2 Text Smart technologies are proving their worth at the port. Port of Antwerp-Bruges is intensively testing a ‘digital twin’ of the port, sensors, autonomous drones and smart cameras for inspection or oil spill detection. By applying these innovations, we are able to permanently detect what is going on in the port . Background color Transparent Text items Title Smart sensors Heading type H3 Text Using various different sensors, we strive to control the port remotely and make it smarter. We use sensors to monitor water quality in the docks and extend the service life of asphalt. 3D-sonar sensors , in turn, make unmanned navigation possible. Finally, iNoses identify harmful gases at the port. Icon Title Smart cameras Heading type H3 Text In Antwerp, 460 cameras keep an eye on the port. These smart cameras can recognise objects such as ships thanks to artificial intelligence . They also support us with incident and berth management. Moreover, we can share these images with security services. Icon Background color Transparent Media Title Radar network Description With a large digital radar and camera network we bring traffic managment to a higher level. ID technologies Title Digital twin Heading type H3 Text The digital twin is a digital copy of the port area with real-time information : which ships are in which locks and docks? Are all the life preservers hanging in their closets? How much energy are our wind turbines producing?    The Advanced Port Information & Control Assistant (APICA) is the brain of the application. A 3D interface with real-time information is the face of the application. Media Title APICA, a digital twin of the port Description APICA, a digital twin of the port Heading type H6 Text This technology supports port employees in doing their jobs more efficiently and pleasantly. As a result, they can monitor moorings more accurately, detect incidents more quickly, etc. This all benefits safety and smooth traffic flow in the port. ID sustainable-innovation Title Open innovation platform Heading type H2 Text The port is an open platform for research and development . By bringing people and ideas together, we are shaping the port of the future.   Along with startups, scale-ups, accelerators, investment funds, government and knowledge institutions, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is creating a strong ecosystem that supports and accelerates innovation . Innovating together , we are opening up the port area as a testing ground where ideas and projects can be safely tested in a real industrial environment. Text items Title The Beacon Heading type H3 Text Port of Antwerp-Bruges has a permanent place in The Beacon , a hotspot where technology providers in Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence, top researchers, startups and scale-ups collaborate on innovative and sustainable solutions . Title Plug & Play Maritime Heading type H3 Text Plug & Play Maritime  puts international start-ups in contact with the City of Antwerp, CMB, DXC Technology, Euronav and Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The aim? To test new technologies and drive the future of the maritime sector through world-class development and innovation. Background color Transparent ID drones Title Drones Heading type H3 Text To make the large and complex port area even safer, more efficient and smarter, we are working with various partners to build a network of autonomous drones .   These drones serve to inspect infrastructure, along with surveillance and monitoring, berth management and oil spill or floating waste detection. In addition, they support security partners in case of incidents and fires. Text alignment Left Background color Transparent Media Title Drones in the port Description ID 5g Title 5G network Heading type H3 Text In the future, 5G will form an important link in Port of Antwerp-Bruges' digital nervous system. 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Hydrogen Paragraphs Title Overview Heading type H4 Text What is hydrogen? Essental role in the energy transition How do we build a hydrogen economy? Text alignment Right Background color Blue Media ID what-is-hydrogen Titel What is hydrogen? Heading type H2 Tekst Hydrogen (H) is the simplest and most abundant element in our universe. It has one proton and one electron. In its pure form, it occurs as hydrogen gas (H 2 ) , also called hydrogen for short. At room temperature, it is a colourless and odourless gas that is non-toxic. Hydrogen is an important cornerstone in the energy and resource transition towards climate neutrality. Title How is hydrogen made? Heading type H3 Text Hydrogen gas (H 2 ) is barely to be found on earth, but hydrogen atoms are hidden in larger compounds with other elements. Extracting the  hydrogen from these molecules  requires a lot of energy. Depending on the energy source used for its production, we distinguish between  grey, blue and green hydrogen . Text alignment Left Background color Transparent Media Title Hydrogen icon Beschrijving Red icon of a waterdrop wit H2 in the middle of the waterdrop. ID bgg Text items Titel Grey hydrogen Heading type H4 Tekst Grey hydrogen is made with fossil fuels . During production, CO₂ is released into the atmosphere. Titel Blue hydrogen Heading type H4 Tekst Blue hydrogen is also produced with  fossil fuels , but the released CO₂ is captured and stored , so that it does not enter the atmosphere. The captured CO₂ is reused for other applications. This is an important step towards green hydrogen. Titel Green hydrogen Heading type H4 Tekst Green hydrogen is made with electrolysis : you subject water to electricity so that it splits into hydrogen and oxygen gas. If you get that electricity from renewable energy sources , no CO₂ is released. Heading type H2 Text A great deal of energy is needed to separate hydrogen from larger molecules. This energy is released once more when the hydrogen gas reconnects with other atoms. This is what makes hydrogen is an  energy carrier . Despite of its energy intensive production, hydrogen has many advantages: it causes no emissions when burned and its production can be completely green.   Hydrogen has several applications and can be used: to  store surplus energy . as an  alternative energy source  in industry. as  fuel  in the transport sector. Hydrogen can be used in an internal combustion engine without emitting any pollutants. as  feedstock in the chemical industry. Text alignment Right Background color Pink Media Title Fluxys Beschrijving As a multifuel, LNG is an important stepping stone to a hydrogen economy. ID energy-transition Titel Essential role in the energy transition Heading type H2 Tekst Port of Antwerp-Bruges is a major energy hub  today. A great many companies at the port are closely involved in the production, processing and distribution of energy to and from various European and global markets. Unfortunately, this also releases greenhouse gases. Today, CO 2 emissions from the entire port area amount to around 17 million tons.   Port of Antwerp-Bruges wants to be climate neutral by 2050 . This is why it is necessary to switch to green energy and raw materials. Media Title Green energy hub Beschrijving Port of Antwerp-Bruges plays a major role in the local and international hydrogen economy or hydrogen chain by focusing on three pillars: the production and supply of hydrogen, the hydrogen distribution infrastructure, hydrogen consumption and transport to hinterland end-users. Attachment items Media Title Green energy hub Beschrijving From import and production to European offtake. Discover how Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the ideal energy hub for hydrogen and hydrogen carriers. Button label Download ID hydrogen-economy Titel How do we build a hydrogen economy? Heading type H2 Tekst Port of Antwerp-Bruges plays a major role in the local and international hydrogen economy or hydrogen chain by focusing on three pillars:   Production and import Infrastructure and distribution Local hydrogen consumption and transport to hinterland end-users Media Title Roadmap hydrogen Beschrijving Hydrogen roadmap 2030, a clear overview of all actions taken now and in the future to become your sustainable business platform for today and tomorrow. Attachment items Media Title Hydrogen roadmap Beschrijving Hydrogen roadmap 2030, a clear overview of all actions taken now and in the future to become your sustainable business platform for today and tomorrow. Button label Download ID production Titel 1. Production and import Heading type H3 Titel 1.1 Local production with renewable energy Heading type H4 Tekst We get  green energy  from electricity we generate ourselves sustainably , through  solar panels and wind farms  at sea and on land. We are working on the  local production   of hydrogen  and derivatives. This is how we are testing new technologies and have the first significant green hydrogen streams available. Title HyoffWind Heading type H5 Text This Bruges-based consortium will build a plant that converts renewable energy into green hydrogen by 2026. The plant will convert electricity from partners Parkwind and Eoly Energy into green hydrogen gas for the natural gas grid, industrial users at home & abroad and for balancing Elia's electricity grid. Text alignment Left Background color Transparent Media Title HyoffWind Beschrijving HyoffWind is a plant that converts renewable energy to green hydrogen. Titel Plug Heading type H5 Tekst A hydrogen plant in NextGen District in Antwerp that will produce green hydrogen. By combining locally produced solar and wind energy and purchased green electricity, they can produce 12,500 tonnes of liquid and gaseous green hydrogen per year for the European market. Titel 1.2 Local blue production Heading type H4 Tekst Antwerp@C aims to capture, liquefy and store CO₂ intermediately (Carbon Capture & Storage, CCS) by 2030 and then ship it to underground storage. Using captured CO₂, natural gas is converted to blue hydrogen and stored underground. With the A@C consortium, which also includes Kairos@C from BASF and Air Liquide, work is ongoing on the necessary CO₂ infrastructure to make this possible.  Titel 1.3 Renewable energy imports Heading type H4 Tekst There is not enough wind or solar energy in Belgium and Western Europe to supply the port and all its users with green energy. This means we need to import renewable energy from regions where sun and wind are available in large quantities.   We are therefore committed to the global  supply or  importing of hydrogen and its carriers   from   countries such as Chile, Oman, Namibia, USA, Canada, Egypt or Brazil. There is a surplus of green electicity from solar and wind energy there. The  global spread  of these regions ensures that Belgium and Europe are  less dependent  on a small number of countries for their energy supplies. We expect the first imports in 2026.   The Hydrogen Import Coalition , comprising leading players such as DEME , Engie , Exmar , Fluxys , WaterstofNet and Port of Antwerp-Bruges, recently presented a detailed roadmap for hydrogen import in Belgium. This ambitious strategic vision provides insight into possible future scenarios and the associated infrastructure development. Media Title Hydrogen supply chain Beschrijving Port of Antwerp-Bruges imports hydrogen from countries all over the world, such as Chile, Oman, Namibia, Egypt and Brazil. Title How do you import energy? Heading type H5 Text You can import energy in the form of hydrogen bound to another molecule. Port of Antwerp-Bruges is committed to importing large volumes of sustainable hydrogen (carriers) , such as liquid hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, synthetic methane and Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC's). The latter substance is a pure transport molecule for hydrogen . At the port, we convert these substances back into pure hydrogen that we can use as a raw material or fuel. Text alignment Right Background color Pink Media Copyright Exmar Title Hydorgen coalition Exmar Beschrijving The hydrogen import coalition aims to promote the production, transport and storage of hydrogen. ID infrastructure Title 2. Infrastructure and distribution Heading type H3 Text Port of Antwerp-Bruges has the necessary infrastructure  for receiving and further distributing hydrogen. This includes quays, terminals and  pipelines . We are developing new infrastructure and increasing capacity. Text alignment Left Background color Transparent Media Title Climate and energy transition Beschrijving Ecluse supplies residual heat to surrounding companies. Text items Titel Hydrogen network Heading type H4 Tekst There is a private hydrogen network operated by Air Liquide in the port area of Antwerp. Fluxys is working on an open-access hydrogen pipeline connecting Antwerp and Zeebrugge with the German hinterland and the other neighbouring countries. Any company can connect to an open-access pipeline. Titel Reception terminals Heading type H4 Tekst Port of Antwerp-Bruges already has the necessary infrastructure for receiving various hydrogen carriers such as methanol, ammonia and methane today. We are continuing to build these up for storing larger volumes . For example, Fluxys and Advario are planning to build an open-access import terminal for green ammonia by 2027 . Background color Transparent Heading type H2 Tekst Industry uses both hydrogen carriers and pure hydrogen gas. Port of Antwerp-Bruges is working on plants that extract the gas from hydrogen carriers. Air Liquide is thus building a pilot plant for cracking ammonia (NH3) on an industrial scale in the port of Antwerp. When hydrogen is converted into ammonia, you can easily transport it over long distances. ID production Titel 3. Local hydrogen consumption and transport to hinterland end-users Heading type H3 Tekst Both industry and transport at the port already consume hydrogen, ammonia and methanol today. For example, the ch