Zelzate - Kallo

Why this project?

Fluxys is a key pioneer in the energy transition in Belgium.

We will therefore start the construction of a hydrogen pipeline between Zelzate and Kallo in spring 2025. We will start the preparatory study to also build a pipeline for CO2 between Zelzate and Kallo. This new infrastructure will not only enable suppliers to bring hydrogen to market as a carbon-neutral energy carrier, but will also enable the CO2 harvested by companies to be transported between two major industrial clusters: the ports of Antwerp and Ghent.

Connecting these two ports creates a strategic link that offers a future-oriented solution for the security of supply and decarbonisation of Belgium and neighbouring countries.

Building the hydrogen pipeline is also an important step in implementing Belgium's federal hydrogen strategy and the Flemish hydrogen vision, both of which aim to make our country a European hydrogen hub. Work to lay the hydrogen pipeline and build the above-ground facilities starts in spring 2025.

The construction of the CO2 pipeline is planned in the next few years, but no exact period for implementation has been set at this time.

Facts and figures

  • The pipelines will be built on the territory of the towns of Zelzate, Wachtebeke, Moerbeke, Stekene, Sint-Gillis-Waas and Beveren.
  • Length of the pipelines: approximately 36 km
  • Diameter of the pipelines: 600 mm and 1000 mm

Consultation

Landowners and operators have their own point of contact at Fluxys, from the preliminary study of a project to the restoration of a site following the construction of a pipeline. This allows them to consult with someone familiar with their concerns and the features of their land from the outset.

When? With whom? On what?
From Spring 2023 onwards
 Landowners and operators Identification of and initial contact with the parties concerned
September 2023 Landowners and operators Information sessions presenting the project
After the start of the Declaration of Public Utility procedure Landowners Conclusion of easement agreements with the owners of land crossed by the pipeline
Before digging the trench Operators Production of a joint site description
Once the trench has been dug Operators Production of a description of any drainage present
After the restoration of drainage Operators Confirmation that drainage has been restored
After the restoration of the site(s) Operators Acceptance of the site(s) +
joint evaluation of damage and payment of compensation

Infosessions

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Permit procedures

Permit procedure Status
Gewestelijk Ruimtelijk Uitvoeringsplan (GRUP)

On 7 June 2024, the Flemish government gave final approval to the conduit lane.
Additional information can be found on the website of the Flemish administration's Environment Department.
Declaration of Public Utility

Public consultations:
From 1 June 2024 to 30 June 2024: Beveren, Moerbeke, Sint-Gillis-Waas, Stekene, Wachtebeke, Zelzate
Environmental permit for the route in the Flemish Region

On 4 October 2024, the application was declared complete and admissible.

Infosession on 23 October 2024.

Public consultations:
 From 18/10/2024 to 16/11/2024: Beveren, Stekene
From 17/10/2024 to 15/11/2024: Moerbeke, Wachtebeke
From 16/10/2024 to 14/11/2024: Sint-Gillis-Waas, Zelzate
Transmission permit Submitted on 11 July 2024   

Infosession environmental permit

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