Benelux Business Roundtable (BBR)

⚡Meer dan 200 deelnemers uit de Benelux en omliggende regio’s kwamen eind november samen in Brussel voor de vijfde editie van Energy Mission, een internationaal congres georganiseerd door onder meer EnergyVille, Thor Park, Flux50 en POM Limburg. Twintig experten benadrukten het belang van grensoverschrijdende infrastructuren en waardeketens die duurzame industrieën ondersteunen. Want voor een effectieve energietransitie zijn internationale investeringen nodig. Tijdens het congres kwamen enkele belangrijke inzichten naar voren om de energietransitie te versnellen: ‣‣ De industrie is klaar om te investeren, maar cruciale infrastructuurbeslissingen zijn nodig. ‣‣ Alleen een gezamenlijke, grensoverschrijdende aanpak maakt decarbonisatie en elektrificatie mogelijk. ‣‣ Innovatie, samenwerking en een open dialoog tussen industrie, kennisinstellingen en overheden zijn essentieel voor de energie-infrastructuur en economie van de toekomst. Lees meer 👉 https://bit.ly/3CToR4D Bekijk alle foto’s 👉 https://bit.ly/3CTnWBd Tom Vandeput ∙ Jan huysman ∙ Annelies Gorissen ∙ EnergyVille ∙ Thor Park ∙ Flux50 ∙ Benelux Business Roundtable (BBR) ∙ Benelux Union ∙ VITO ∙ TNO ∙ DECHEMA ∙ essenscia ∙ ISPT - Institute for Sustainable Process Technology ∙ University of Luxembourg ∙ Agoria Industry ∙ Catalisti ∙ Fluxys ∙ Holcim Belgium ∙ RWE Generation SE ∙ Air Liquide ∙ NGO Bellona Europe ∙ Creos Luxembourg ∙ Dutch Ministry of Climate & Green Growth ∙ FOD Economie / SPF Economie / FPS Economy ∙ BASF ∙ Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) ∙ Lhoist ∙ Heidelberg Materials   #pomlimburg #energie #energymission #energietransitie 

We look back on a successful 'Energy Mission 2024 - Benelux Edition' which took place in Brussels last November. This year's edition focused on cross-border infrastructures and value chains for a sustainable industry. Experts from the Benelux and beyond came together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure. In this video 🔽 Frans Weekers (Benelux Union) Bradley Ladewig (University of Luxembourg) and Eric ter Hark (Benelux Business Roundtable) talk about our common interests, the urgency of investments and they explain why cross-border cooperation is essential. During the event, the Benelux Business Roundtable presented their Memorandum to Geert Muylle, Belgian Ambassador and Special Envoy for Energy Security and Critical Resources. Thanks to all co-organizers EnergyVille Flux50 Benelux Business Roundtable (BBR) POM Limburg and Thor Park Genk for this fruitful collaboration.

On November 21st, EnergyVille, Benelux Business Roundtable (BBR), Benelux Union, Flux50 , POM Limburg, and Thor Park organized the Energy Mission – Benelux Edition 2024. With over 200 participants, this unique event brought together decision-makers, industry leaders, and innovators from the Benelux and neighboring regions to tackle challenges in cross-border industrial value chains and decarbonization. Key highlights: 🔹 A powerful line-up of 20+ speakers and panelists – from C-level leaders in energy, chemical, and cement industries to research institutes, clusters, and government representatives. 🔹 Strategic collaboration: Preliminary results shared on energy infrastructures and carbon value chains by VITO-EnergyVille (B), TNO (NL), and DECHEMA (D). 🔹 An impressive joint presentation by pipeline operators Fluxys, Gasunie, and CREOS – underlining regional cooperation. 🔹 Action-driven proposals and urgent calls to remove cross-border obstacles, aligning industrial competitiveness with decarbonization goals. The Energy Mission reflected the urgency and ambition of strengthening European industrial investments in a complex landscape of high energy prices, regulatory challenges, and shifting geopolitics. As the Draghi report reminds us: “We have reached the point where, without action, we will have to either compromise our welfare, our environment, or our freedom.” 📊 Curious about the full insights? https://lnkd.in/eKYFhDei 🎬Or check out the video: https://lnkd.in/eQfhua7a

How to accelerate the development of cross-border hydrogen and CCS value chains in the Benelux? Yesterday, Eric ter Hark, Chairman of the Benelux Business Roundtable presented BBR’s Memorandum on Cross-border Hydrogen and CCS Value Chains to policymakers, academics and industry leaders from all three countries at the Conference “Energy Mission Benelux – Cross-border infrastructures and value chains for a sustainable industry” organised by the Benelux Union Energy Mission and the BBR. The Memorandum was handed to Geert Muylle Belgian Ambassador – Special Envoy for Energy Security and Critical Raw Materials representing Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib, Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Benelux Unie. The general view of all participants at this unique conference bringing together industry, policy, civil society, and knowledge centers underscores the urgent need for cross border value chains and the unique position which the Benelux region has to lead in this field.   The Memorandum sets out clear recommendations how to assure the timely realization of critical cross border infrastructure for the transport of H2 and CO2. Reaching the 2030 targets require final investment decisions to be taken in 2025. Public and private need therefore to come together and unlock the full potential of the Benelux region. “Given the urgency it is essential to create the adequate governance how to implement these recommendations” insisted Chairman Eric ter Hark   To read the full Memorandum: https://lnkd.in/g5vCSjVu

The Benelux Business Roundtable (BBR) is calling for the Belgian Presidency to address key challenges and leading initiatives in the Benelux to drive the EU's transformation towards Net Zero. Read our insights on the strategic role of the Benelux region in this pivotal era. #Benelux #Sustainability #NetZero

The Benelux Business Roundtable (BBR) is calling for the Belgian Presidency to address key challenges and leading initiatives in the Benelux to drive the EU's transformation towards Net Zero. Read our insights on the strategic role of the Benelux region in this pivotal era. #Benelux #Sustainability #NetZero

The BBR fully supports the Antwerp Declaration as well as the Letta report. Borderless collaboration, especially in the field of Energy & Climate is a prerequisite on the road to Carbon Neutrality. It will unlock the tremendous potential of the Benelux region to become the most important European clean energy hub.