Sustainable industry
The chemical and process industries face enormous challenges. The pressure to reduce CO2 emissions, embrace circular economy and stay competitive at the same time is increasing. Companies are looking for ways to make their processes more sustainable without sacrificing efficiency and profitability.
At TNO, we understand these challenges. We research, develop and orchestrate breakthrough innovations that enable the transition to a carbon-neutral industry and society.
Towards a CO2-neutral industry
Industry accounts for about one-third of CO2 emissions in the Netherlands. We’re working to make industry carbon-neutral by 2050, so there’s a huge amount to do.
Our latest developments
Fieldlab Industrial Electrification pilot hall in SubZero Rotterdam
Letter of intent for a Power‑to‑X campus in Tilburg
Innovations in Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals and Energy Carriers
TNO and A*STAR ISCE2 to pioneer with an electrified CO₂‑to‑EO pathway
World Hydrogen Summit 2026
Our impact
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HyCARB - New technologies for sustainable carbon chemistry
Status project
2026 - 2029
In cooperation with
45 organisations (17 knowledge institutions, 28 companies)
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HyTROS: mapping and mitigating risks in the hydrogen network
Status project
2023 - present
In cooperation with
11 universities, 2 research institutes, 2 universities of ...
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MOF4Biogas: shaping the future of CO₂ capture from biogas
Status project
present - December 2026
In cooperation with
CatOlyst BV, Colsen BV and Procat Tech LLP
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IPOSH: groundbreaking cost-effective offshore hydrogen production
In cooperation with
H2sea and Bosch Thin Metal Technologies
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CO2ART: CO2 becomes a green resource
In cooperation with
Dunlop, Huntsman, Escher en Ecovyst
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EMPHatiCaL: towards zero emissions and circular carbon in metallurgy
Status project
2024 - present
In cooperation with
17 partners in knowledge, technology, end-users, and service ...
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HyPRO: the road to cost-efficient green-hydrogen production
Status project
2024 - present
In cooperation with
Eleven universities, five universities of applied sciences ...
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The future of aviation: how biofuels can transform aviation sustainability
Status project
Currently running
In cooperation with
Consortium of 20 European parties with partners in the US, ...
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Netherlands and Brazil join forces for green hydrogen in the Green Ports Partnership
Status project
2024 - present
In cooperation with
Havenbedrijf Rotterdam, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend ...
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EERA - Energy efficiency - Critical for the green Transition in Industry
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HY3+: ensuring security of supply of hydrogen network with neighbouring countries
Status project
Ongoing
In cooperation with
Arcadis
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ENCASE: Safe and efficient CO2 transport and storage
Status project
2023-2026
In cooperation with
20 partners involved in the ENCASE project
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POWERED: Dutch consortium advances efficient CO2 conversion technology for DME
Status project
Present - 2027
In cooperation with
Aramco Europe, Dimeta, Nouryon, Phase to Phase, Shell ETCA, ...
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From wind to hydrogen: the energy of the future
In cooperation with
HYGRO Energy
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Thermal energy storage offers possibility of large-scale sustainable transformation of industry
In cooperation with
Europeon Energy Research Alliance (EERA)
Contact us
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Esther van den Beuken
Functie:Market Manager CircularityEsther is committed to accelerating the transition towards using circular plastics and has a clear vision on how to reach those goals. Her work on complex issues requires her to collaborate intensively with small and large companies across the whole value chain, as well as with national and European inter-branch organisations and government agencies.
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Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Esther
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Stephan Janbroers
Functie:Market Manager - CO2 neutral and future-proof industry-
Standplaats:Petten - Westerduinweg
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Email:Email Stephan
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LinkedIn:Stephan on LinkedIn
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