In the week from 13.10-19.10.2025 (week 42), the remaining volume will then be evacuated using a mobile flare system. This will result in increased noise emissions and a visible flame on these days. The flare system is located on the fenced-in warehouse site in the street "Am Speicher" in Hoogsteede-Kalle.
The planning and realisation of the measure will be carried out in close coordination with representatives of the town of Hoogsteede. The local authorities and neighbouring residents were informed about the project in advance.
The measure is connected to the Vlieghuis-Ochtrup hydrogen pipeline. We are realising the first cross-border hydrogen pipeline between the Netherlands and Germany by 2027. To this end, we are converting the natural gas pipeline between Vlieghuis and Ochtrup with a length of around 53 kilometres to transport hydrogen.