The Dutch government has set the ambitious target to be CO2 neutral by 2050. In order to achieve this goal, large volumes of hydrogen are necessary. And if large volumes of hydrogen are necessary, hydrogen transportation infrastructure is necessary. Based on the expected volumes of hydrogen supply and demand and the distance over which hydrogen needs to be transported, hydrogen pipelines are the most cost-efficient option for the transportation of hydrogen. However, investing in pipelines carries risk the risk of not being fully used, which can lead to high costs for the users. This risk is especially high regarding hydrogen, as there still are many uncertainties surrounding the future supply and demand of hydrogen.

In this research, a model is constructed to determine a cost-efficient realisation of hydrogen pipeline infrastructure in the Netherlands for the years 2030 and 2050. In addition, policy recommendations are made for the Dutch governments on the realisation and regulation of hydrogen pipeline infrastructure.