Exclusive Site Visit – Phynix (01/09/26, Eemshaven, NL)
15 July 2026
Interested in the growing synergy between offshore wind and hydrogen production? Then don't miss this unique OWI-Lab Academy site visit to Phynix in Eemshaven.
Exploring the future of offshore wind and hydrogen integration
Phynix is a unique, not-for-profit, open-access test and teaching centre dedicated to accelerating the Dutch energy transition. Originally developed by CrossWind as the Baseload Power Hub for the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm, it is the world's first hydrogen production platform designed specifically for offshore conditions.
Today, the platform has been relocated to Eemshaven, where it serves as a living laboratory for hydrogen technologies and energy system integration. During our visit, you'll get an exclusive tour of the facility and learn how researchers, students, industry and governments collaborate to test, demonstrate and validate innovative solutions for clean energy in an offshore context.
More information about Phynix: https://phynix.now/
Practical
The program for this site visit on Tuesday 01/09/26 looks as follows:
12.30 - 13.30
Lunch + tour de table
13.30 - 14.30
"Offshore meets Hydrogen": presenting the Belgian ecosystem & assets
Belgian stakeholders & vision (30 min):
Core organisations WaterstofNet & OWI-Lab
Belgian industry: overview
Federal viewpoint (depending on participation)
Offshore-hydrogen flagship projects: presenting ETF Hyacint & Bubbles projects (30 min):
14.30 - 15.00
Presentation of Phynix
Short brainstorm about assets and collaboration opportunities between BE & NL
15.00 - 16.00 :
Site visit Phynix
16.00 - 17.00:
Facultative visit to offshore hub/companies Eemshaven (To be confirmed)
17.00:
Travel back to Belgium
Although Eemshaven is located at the very northern tip of the Netherlands and requires quite a bit of travelling, opportunities to visit a facility like Phynix are exceptionally rare. For anyone interested in the future integration of offshore wind and hydrogen, this is a visit well worth making!
Participation is free of charge and includes lunch and the guided site visit. Participants are asked to arrange their own transport. We encourage carpooling where possible, or travelling together by train to Eemshaven. Safety shoes are mandatory and must be brought by participants; all other required personal protective equipment will be provided on site.
Address: Groningen Seaports, Schildweg 16, 9979 XR Eemshaven
Registrations will close on Monday 24/09 at noon, so make sure you register on time!