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PROTON VENTURES
NEWS
Hans Vrijenhoef to step down as CEO
of Proton Ventures and appointment of Paul Baan as CEO
 Schiedam,
the Netherlands, 1 April 2021 – Hans
Vrijenhoef announces to step down as Chief Executive Officer of Proton
Ventures with immediate effect. He will continue to serve as
Non-Executive Chairman of the Management Board for at least another 3
years to support Proton Ventures Management Team in the continuation
and growth of the existing business of green ammonia production
technologies. Paul
Baan will succeed Hans Vrijenhoef as of April 1st,
2021.
Paul has proven to be an astute energy sector specialist through his
longstanding career with several leadership positions amongst others
at Ørsted and EON. Paul has an entrepreneurial mindset and a track
record in letting businesses with technological leadership positions
flourish. He is an engineer by background who has developed an
excellent network in the B2B energy industry and strong understanding
of Power to X technology and business cases.
Hans Vrijenhoef said:
“I am very happy that Paul is joining Proton Ventures as CEO and that
we can work together on the energy transition. I am highly confident
that under his leadership, Proton Ventures will prosper long into the
future. His appointment demonstrates the strength of Proton Ventures’
innovative mindset and its thought leadership position in green
ammonia production.”
“It has been an honour and a pleasure for me to lead Proton Ventures
during the last 20 years. Throughout this time, I have been humbled by
the commitment and hard work of the Proton Ventures Team, and their
passion for creating a truly purpose-driven company. I am very
grateful to them, as I am also to the many Proton Ventures’ clients,
partners and other stakeholders, with whom we have worked to build our
long-term, sustainable business. I look forward to continue to engage
with all stakeholders in the coming years to further drive innovation
and execute engineering projects related to green ammonia production
and storage.
“I also look forward to continue to dedicate my time and my
experiences to the recently announced TransHydrogen Alliance which we
created together with VARO Energy, Trammo and Port of Rotterdam to
announce our joint ambition to import up to 2 Million ton per year of
green ammonia from solar and wind rich areas to Rotterdam.”
Paul Baan said:
“Hans is an exceptional business leader who has founded Proton
Ventures, making it one of the most innovative engineering companies
in its sector, and Hans is one of the most admired industry experts on
green ammonia production in the world.
I am pleased that Hans has committed his time and efforts to the
company for several years and looking forward to our collaboration.
Proton Ventures is a fantastic business. With its excellent team of
engineers and professionals, existing clients and strong partner
network there is a solid foundation for further growth. I feel
privileged and excited to be asked to work with the Team and lead
Proton Ventures into the next stage of its strategic development. We
have a shared passion; making the energy transition work.”
About Proton Ventures
Proton Ventures is a technology company that is working to
make the global energy transition a reality. The company specializes
in ammonia related technologies and products, including storage
concepts for chemical and liquid energy carriers. Proton Ventures
designs and builds pressurized and refrigerated ammonia storage
facilities, small scale ammonia production facilities ‘NFuel’ units as
well as SCR processes. For more information visit: https://protonventures.com/
Media contact:
Rianne Vriend-Vrijenhoef
+31 6 10 54 45 01
rianne.vriend@protonventures.com
Transhydrogen Alliance announces
collaboration to bring Green Ammonia to the European Market
Schiedam, the Netherlands, 23 March 2021
– Proton Ventures BV, an engineering and development company in the
Netherlands, Dubai-based Trammo DMCC, a subsidiary of Trammo Inc., a
leading global commodities merchandising and trading company and
market leader in anhydrous ammonia, and VARO, an European mid- and
downstream energy company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”)
for a joint initiative and mutual cooperation on the production and
import of green hydrogen and green ammonia into Europe via Rotterdam,
as well as export thereof from selected locations worldwide. The Port
of Rotterdam Authority supports this consortium, especially in its
effort to set up an import terminal in Rotterdam for these new supply
chains.
The consortium of parties (collectively, “Transhydrogen Alliance”)
intends to start its collaboration with an initial project for the
production of green hydrogen produced from solar and wind rich areas
and the import of such hydrogen in the form of green ammonia into
Europe. The initial project is expected to be completed by 2024.
Following success of the initial project, “Transhydrogen Alliance”
targets the import up to 500,000 tonnes of green hydrogen equivalent
to up to 2.5 million tonnes green ammonia per year via the Port of
Rotterdam.
“Transhydrogen Alliance” offers a fully integrated team in the green
hydrogen and green ammonia supply chain with knowledge and experience
in technology, logistics and sales. Pricing is expected to be
competitive compared to that of other supply chains for hydrogen
production based on renewable energy.
The representatives of the companies involved in the venture had the
following comments:
Hans Vrijenhoef, CEO of Proton Ventures:
“Transhydrogen Alliance offers an integrated supply chain, with
reduced costs for the import of green hydrogen and green ammonia into
Europe. Through advanced technology we can make green energy available
at an affordable cost. Proton Ventures, with its team of dedicated
engineers, has been working on its state-of-the-art technology for
over 10 years and in combination with renewable energy cost reductions
our vision is becoming reality. We are very excited to be part of this
group and look forward to working together with current participants
as front runners in the energy transition.”
Christophe Savi, Head of Trammo’s Ammonia Division:
“Trammo is proud to participate in the project and to help advance the
transition of the global Ammonia supply chain as well as the
distribution of green energy carriers such as Hydrogen. We are excited
to work with a stimulating and engaging group of partners who seek to
progress rapidly in achieving our shared goal of producing and
providing to the industry a safe, clean and economically sustainable
product.”
Theo Pannekeet, VARO’s Head of Renewables: “VARO is excited to
be part of this consortium that aims to bring this green multi-purpose
product to a center stage in the energy transition. The solution
developed in collaboration with our partners is a great example of how
existing technologies can be used to find innovative ways to address
the future through new sustainable solutions.”
About Proton Ventures
Proton Ventures is a technology company that is working to make the
global energy transition a reality. The company specializes in ammonia
related technologies and products, including storage concepts for
chemical and liquid energy carriers. Proton Ventures designs and
builds pressurised and refrigerated ammonia storage facilities, small
scale ammonia production facilities ‘NFuel’ units as well as SCR
processes. For more information visit: https://protonventures.com/
Media contact:
Rianne Vriend-Vrijenhoef
+31 6 10 54 45 01
rianne.vriend@protonventures.com
About Trammo
Trammo is a leading international merchandising and trading company
that markets, trades, transports and distributes key raw materials
used in industrial processes and fertilizer production globally. The
Company is a market leader in anhydrous ammonia, sulfur, sulfuric acid
and petroleum coke. In addition, Trammo is a producer and marketer of
nitric acid in the United States. The history of Trammo spans more
than 55 years. For more information visit: https://www.trammo.com/,
Media contact:
Louis Epstein
louis.epstein@trammo.com
+1 212 223 3200
About Varo
VARO Energy (“VARO”) is an energy company operating throughout the
complete downstream fuel supply chain with refining, storage,
blending, distribution, sales and marketing assets. It safely delivers
high-quality products from fossil and renewable sources to its
national and international business customers and end-consumers. The
company owns a refinery in Cressier, Switzerland, a majority share in
the Bayernoil refinery, Southern Germany, as well as storage
facilities, distribution and marketing businesses in Benelux, France,
Germany and Switzerland. VARO’s shareholders include Carlyle
International Energy Partners, an advisory fund which is part of the
global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group; and international
energy and commodities company Vitol. For more information about VARO,
please visit www.varoenergy.com.
Media contact:
Florence Lebeau
florence.lebeau@varoenergy.com
+41 79 546 66 31
Port of Rotterdam
The aim of the Port of Rotterdam Authority is to strengthen the
competitive position of the port of Rotterdam as a logistics hub and a
world-class industrial complex in terms of both size and quality. The
Port Authority is able and willing to make an impact and so it is
focusing on accelerating sustainability in the port and it is a
partner in the digitalisation of the port and logistics chains. The
Port Authority’s core tasks are the sustainable development,
management and operation of the port, the maintenance of the smooth
and safe handling of shipping and supporting the future-resilience of
the port of Rotterdam. For more information visit:
www.portofrotterdam.com
For more information about the Transhydrogen Alliance, please contact:
Rianne Vriend-Vrijenhoef
+31 6 10 54 45 01
rianne.vriend@protonventures.com
Trammo and Proton Ventures Sign Memorandum
of Understanding for Cooperation on Worldwide Green Ammonia Projects
Schiedam, the Netherlands /
Paris, France, 19 January 2021 –
Trammo DMCC, a subsidiary of Trammo, Inc., a leading global
commodities merchandising and trading company, and Proton Ventures BV,
an engineering company in the Netherlands
specialised in ammonia technology, signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (“MOU”) for joint cooperation on green ammonia projects.
As part of the joint cooperation, Proton Ventures would construct
green ammonia production units, storage facilities and import and
export terminals (“NFuel Projects”) and subsequently supply the green
ammonia produced through wind and solar energy to Trammo. Trammo, the
world’s leading independent marketer and transporter of ammonia with
more than 55 years of ammonia marketing and logistics experience,
would offtake and market the green ammonia and transport it to
customers around the world using its fleet of specialized refrigerated
vessels.
Christophe Savi, Head of Trammo’s Ammonia Division, said: “We are
pleased and proud to use Trammo’s long-standing transportation and
distribution expertise to develop green ammonia projects. Trammo
strongly supports sustainable systems as well as environmentally
friendly solutions and intends to participate actively, together with
its existing suppliers and other participants, in the industry’s green
transition. We believe that this innovative partnership with Proton
Ventures will create great synergies between our respective companies,
allowing us collectively to service the global decarbonization process
while adding new key logistics solutions for many of our partners in
the marketplace.”
Hans Vrijenhoef, CEO of Proton Ventures, says: “We are thrilled with
this MOU with Trammo. From a technical point of view Proton Ventures
will take the lead to organize, design and execute NFuel Projects on
behalf of our clients. We believe that the participation of Trammo as
offtaker, with its extensive experience, reputation for reliability
and global marketing network, will ensure the required offtake
agreements for the projects.”
About Trammo
Trammo is a leading international merchandising and trading company
that markets, trades, transports and distributes key raw materials
used in industrial processes and fertilizer production globally. The
Company is a market leader in anhydrous ammonia, sulfur, sulfuric acid
and petroleum coke. In addition, Trammo is a producer and marketer of
nitric acid in the United States. The history of Trammo spans more
than 55 years. For more information, visit: https://www.trammo.com/
About Proton Ventures
Proton Ventures is a technology company that is working to make the
global energy transition a reality. The company specializes in ammonia
related technologies and products, including storage concepts for
chemical and liquid energy carriers. Proton Ventures designs and
builds pressurised and refrigerated ammonia storage facilities, small
scale ammonia production facilities ‘NFuel’ units as well as SCR
processes. For more information visit:
https://protonventures.com/
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