"Dentons Advises Novar on Landmark Green Hydrogen Project H2 Hollandia in the Netherlands"

"Global law firm Dentons has advised Novar on the H2 Hollandia project, a major green hydrogen initiative in the Netherlands, in collaboration with Avitec. Set to be completed in 2026, it will be the largest operational green hydrogen system in the country, utilizing surplus solar energy from the Hollandia solar park. The project recently reached financial close, allowing construction to begin. Dentons provided legal guidance throughout contract negotiations, creating innovative hybrid contracts to support the project's goals in advancing the energy transition in the Netherlands."

**Law Firms Involved:** Global law firm Dentons advised Novar, a leading developer of large-scale sustainable energy systems in the Netherlands, on the H2 Hollandia project. **Transaction Overview:** The H2 Hollandia project is a collaboration between Novar and Avitec, a contracting company in the civil engineering and construction sector. Upon its completion in 2026, it will be the largest operational system in the Netherlands producing entirely green hydrogen. The project reached financial close on October 20, 2025, following the initial investment decision made in January 2025. All contracts and financing agreements have been finalized, allowing construction of the hydrogen installation to commence. The system will utilize an electrolyzer powered by surplus electricity from the nearby Hollandia solar park, ensuring no additional pressure on the electricity grid. **Legal Team:** The Dentons team was led by: - Jan Jakob Peelen, Partner (Head of the Public Law and Regulatory practice, Energy group) - Başak Küçük, Partner (Construction and Projects, Real Estate) The team also included associates: - Mees Olthof - Sybren van der Velden

"Dentons Advises Novar on Landmark Green Hydrogen Project H2 Hollandia in the Netherlands"

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