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hydrogen carrier , particularly in projects in the Houston Ship Canal . It ’ s an advantageous location , benefitting from not only the consequences of the IRA , but also from our recent investments in Western Canada , such as the REEF project .
“ We ’ re currently working on a demonstration project , for instance , with long duration hydrogen storage in the US ,” she continues . “ While these conversations are at the early stages , hydrogen will become the topic on everyone ’ s mind as broader plans for hydrogen hubs and subsurface storage will inevitably emerge over the next few years .”
Adaptable approach
As our conversation draws to a close , Maria reflects on how Vopak can move forward most effectively . “ The next biggest thing for us to focus on is maintaining stability throughout the whole process ; it ’ s not just about storing product but having the footprint and capability to bring it together as a complete infrastructure ,” she suggests . “ In the long run , we ’ re aiming to facilitate the ammonia loop for lowcarbon ammonia , while working with multiple companies in one geographical footprint .
“ However , having both the knowledge and ability to handle such products like ammonia , which Vopak does already at several locations in the world , within a single geographic area is much easier than it sounds ,” Maria laughs . “ The beauty of Vopak is that we ’ ve already demonstrated quality leadership that is capable of adapting , so we ’ ll continue to develop , expand , and adjust our portfolio based on the current market demands .
“ There ’ s a lot of potential within our existing geographic footprint and our current focus is doubling down on our operations in the US and Canada ,” Maria concludes . “ The geopolitical agenda in the US has shifted , providing us
with constructive economic , political , and environmental landscapes to facilitate the transition to renewable energy .” ■
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