New CO2 pipeline project launches in Noord-Brabant: public input invited
Residents of Noord-Brabant can soon have their say on plans for a new underground CO2 pipeline between Boxtel and Venlo. The project aims to support climate goals by transporting captured CO2, but its route may impact local communities. Join the online meeting on 16 April to learn more.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Delta Rhine Corridor East (DRC East) |
| Organizers | Gasunie, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) |
| Route | Boxtel to Venlo, passing through Son and Breugel |
| Purpose | Transport CO2 from German border to storage/processing sites |
| Public Meeting | 16 April 2026, 19:00–20:00 (online) |
| Feedback Deadline | 7 May 2026 |
| Project Website | www.rvo.nl/drc-oost |
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) oversees energy infrastructure projects to meet national climate targets. Gasunie, a state-owned energy network operator, is responsible for developing and managing the pipeline, ensuring safe and efficient CO2 transport.
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Delta Rhine Corridor East gets underway: pipeline for CO2 transport
Gasunie and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) plan to construct a pipeline for transporting CO2 between Boxtel and Venlo. Work on the plans is now commencing. The DRC East will also pass through Son and Breugel.
Online meeting
In an online information session, the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth and Gasunie will provide further details about the DRC East plans. The meeting will take place on Thursday, 16 April 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00. You can view the meeting via www.rvo.nl/drc-oost. The session will also be available for later viewing on this website.
You can submit your questions in advance. These will be addressed during the meeting. You can find the form for this on www.rvo.nl/drc-oost. Questions must be submitted by Wednesday, 8 April 2026.
You can now respond to the initial ideas
The DRC East involves the construction of a single underground pipeline, including technical installations. This pipeline will be used to transport CO2 from the German border near Venlo to Boxtel. The route will largely follow the area designated for this purpose in the Energy Main Structure Programme (the ‘PEH corridor’).
The image shows the planned route. A more detailed map of the PEH corridor is available on www.gasunie.nl/drc-oost. The exact location of the pipelines will be further refined in the next steps.
You can submit feedback on these initial ideas until 7 May 2026. Further details are available in the Intention and Participation Proposal document. This document also explains how you can be involved in the process. You can find it on www.rvo.nl/drc-oost. You can also submit your feedback on this webpage.
More information
For more details about the plans, visit www.gasunie.nl/drc-oost. You can also sign up for the newsletter on this website.