The Port of Rotterdam Authority has suggested to the new Cabinet that € 400 million be set aside for the collection, storage and recycling of the greenhouse gas CO2.
This money could come from the Economic Structure Reinforcement Fund (FES). The Port Authority points to the large number of energy-intensive companies, refineries and power stations in Rotterdam. Furthermore, a series of expansions are planned for the coming years. This is all contained in a letter from the Port Authority to the new Cabinet.
CEO Hans Smits: “The very fact that huge amounts of CO2 are produced in Rotterdam offers possibilities for a large-scale reduction in carbon emissions. The Port Authority wants to play a pioneering role in the coming years, working with government and business to set up a relevant programme. But that will not succeed without an initial contribution from the State. If the new Cabinet wants to take serious action on combating the greenhouse effect, it has a wonderful opportunity here.”
This money could come from the Economic Structure Reinforcement Fund (FES). The Port Authority points to the large number of energy-intensive companies, refineries and power stations in Rotterdam. Furthermore, a series of expansions are planned for the coming years. This is all contained in a letter from the Port Authority to the new Cabinet.
CEO Hans Smits: “The very fact that huge amounts of CO2 are produced in Rotterdam offers possibilities for a large-scale reduction in carbon emissions. The Port Authority wants to play a pioneering role in the coming years, working with government and business to set up a relevant programme. But that will not succeed without an initial contribution from the State. If the new Cabinet wants to take serious action on combating the greenhouse effect, it has a wonderful opportunity here.”