New high-voltage substation Baekeland strengthens energy future of Ghent region
In the heart of the Ghent port area, a crucial link in the Flemish-Dutch industry, Elia will this year start the construction of a new high-voltage substation: Baekeland. This project marks an important milestone in the energy transition of the Ghent SDR region.
27 June, 2025
Report final event Map-it CCU: from vision to action for a sustainable industry
On 27 May 2025, the final event of the Map-it CCU project took place at the historic St Peter's Abbey in Ghent. The event was completely full, confirming the great interest in Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS).
25 June, 2025
Steelanol: innovation at risk of disappearing without appropriate European regulation
ArcelorMittal Belgium, a partner within the Smart Delta Resources network, aims to be climate neutral by 2050. With the Steelanol plant in Ghent, the company shows how CO (carbon monoxide) from industrial residual gases is converted into ethanol, a raw material for fuels and the chemical sector. A paragon of circular economy and industrial innovation.
24 June, 2025
New chairwoman for Smart Delta Resources Netherlands
Dow CEO Tabita Verburg, president for Dow Benelux, France, Spain, Scandinavia, Spain and the United Kingdom, succeeds Anton van Beek as chairman of Smart Delta Resources Netherlands.
31 March, 2025
Impact Clean Industrial Deal on our region
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28 March, 2025
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide invest €600 million in green hydrogen project in the Scheldt Delta region
This large-scale project for the production of green hydrogen is an important step in making the regional industry more sustainable.
26 February, 2025
Sustainable mega projects from Smart Delta Resources partners approved by European Innovation Fund
It concerns ArcelorMittal (ZestA), ENGIE/Equinor (H2BE) and previously TotalEnergies/Zeeland Refinery (EnergHys) and Air Liquide (Elygator).
13 November, 2024
Ørsted continues to innovate within the offshore wind industry
With the launch of the first ever 'heavy lift cargo drone' and successful test of a groundbreaking installation method for offshore wind foundations, Smart Delta Resources partner Ørsted demonstrates its innovative strength.
30 September, 2024
Smart Delta Resources partners Evides Industriewater and Yara Sluiskil jointly invest in circular nitrogen flows
A wonderful example of how fertilizer production, environment, water scarcity and circularity can come together in an innovative collaboration between two frontrunners.
26 September, 2024
First pile of CCS project Yara Sluiskil driven
With this CCS project, Yara Sluiskil will prevent no less than 12 million tons of CO2 emissions from 2026.
23 May, 2024
Research into the pipeline network for ammonia from the Zeeland part of North Sea Port
Today, March 12, the contract for a feasibility study into an ammonia network from the port to the hinterland in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium was signed.
13 March, 2024
SDR partners Jan De Nul and ABC Engines sign contract for methanol-powered marine engines
Both companies are combining their knowledge to accelerate the use of methanol in shipping.
