Curaçao’s Hydrogen Dream: Pet Project or True Energy Transition?

Curaçao’s Hydrogen Dream: Pet Project or True Energy Transition?

April 20, 2025

Curaçao has the ambition to become an exporter of hydrogen energy. To make this vision a reality, a fleet of floating wind turbines is planned for the island’s northern coast. The first demonstration hy-drogen plant is scheduled for 2027, according to a recent article by Dick Drayer — one of the few sources of information available to the public on this topic.

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Within my professional network, many know about the project—yet no one really knows anything concrete. Mind you, I am surrounded by energy experts. The project is rarely mentioned in the media, and even during the recent energy transition conference, it was presented more as a vague outline than a clear roadmap.

Let me be clear: this is not an energy transition. A true transition happens when a society changes how it uses and produces energy, when people, communities, and industries shift together.

So what is this then?

It’s a pet project. A hobby, driven by one person or a small circle. That in itself is not necessarily a bad thing, until you realize it involves significant public investments. That money should benefit the whole community, not just the ambitions of a few.

So, what’s the call to action?

• Transparency.

• Inform the public.

• Involve experts outside the inner circle.

• Engage citizens.

Curaçao deserves more than selective information around such a high-stakes project.

Miguel Goede