The Chilean delegation included representatives from government institutions, industry associations, ports, infrastructure developers, logistics companies, synthetic fuel producers, technology centers, and key actors from across Chile’s hydrogen ecosystem.

In addition to the official Summit activities, the presence of the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam was strategically leveraged to organize a broader agenda throughout the entire week, maximizing the opportunities generated by the gathering of the global hydrogen industry in one location. This included bilateral meetings, technical visits, networking sessions, side events, and institutional exchanges, all designed to create direct value and new business opportunities for the companies participating in the PIB program and to further strengthen the Chile – The Netherlands green energy corridor.

As a pre-summit activity, on Monday, May 18th, the Chilean delegation undertook a technical visit to Drenthe, internationally recognized as one of Europe’s most advanced Hydrogen Valleys. The activity was organized within the PIB Chile framework and supported by the Province of Drenthe, enabling direct exposure to real-scale hydrogen deployment projects. The delegation visited several strategic facilities, including GZI Next, GETEC Industrial Park, H2 Hollandia, Resato Hydrogen Technology, and Green Planet, each representing different dimensions of the hydrogen value chain, from production and industrial conversion to mobility and refueling infrastructure.

One of the most relevant activities for the Chilean delegation was the PIB Chile Program Masterclass, held on May 19th at Rotterdam Ahoy and moderated by PIB Chile Coordinator Rianne Vriend-Vrijenhoef. The session brought together leading representatives from the European hydrogen ecosystem, including Port of Rotterdam, North Sea Port, Arcadis, Proton Ventures, SoluForce, Impact Hydrogen, and Port Consultants Rotterdam. The masterclass provided direct exposure to Europe’s most advanced hydrogen deployment experiences, covering topics such as large-scale port transformation, hydrogen and ammonia infrastructure, green corridor development between Europe and Latin America, logistics integration, industrial safety, and the role of Hydrogen Valleys in accelerating ecosystem development and demand creation.

On Thursday, May 21st, the Chile Side Event “From Vision to Reality: Unlocking The Netherlands – Chile Green Energy Corridor” was held as one of the flagship side events of the summit.The session gathered a broad audience of government representatives, companies, port authorities, and industry associations, reflecting strong interest in bilateral cooperation on green hydrogen and its derivatives. The event was opened by Chile’s Vice Minister of Energy, Hugo Briones, who set the tone for a discussion focused on moving from strategic vision to concrete implementation. The session addressed Chile’s progress in infrastructure, energy corridors, synthetic fuels, and domestic demand, highlighting the country’s transition toward scalable, investment-ready projects.Presentations by Marcos Kulka (H2 Chile) and Ana María Ruz (Chilean Economic Development Agency Corfo) outlined the development of Chile’s hydrogen ecosystem, including project pipeline growth and opportunities for European cooperation. A key panel focused on shared infrastructure and green corridors, featuring representatives from both Chile and the Netherlands. Erik van der Heijden (Port of Rotterdam) and Daan Bos (Port Consultants Rotterdam) shared European experience in port development, energy infrastructure, and cross-border hydrogen logistics. From Chile, Rudolf Araneda presented a strategic vision of collaborative infrastructure as an enabler for export hubs, while Ítalo Olivares highlighted progress in the MAE Volta project and the challenges of scaling industrial initiatives.The panel on synthetic fuels and domestic markets included contributions from Nienke Homan (Impact Hydrogen) and Hans Vrijenhoef (Proton Ventures), who shared European perspectives on market development and value chain integration. Aram Pedinian presented HIF Global’s progress and Chile’s role in the development of e-fuels for international markets. Mauricio Ramírez presented Marval’s work on zero-emission logistics and domestic demand creation for clean fuels, emphasizing its importance for long-term market development.