EBN

What EBN does

Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN) is a Dutch state-owned policy holding founded in 1973 and headquartered in Utrecht, operating under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate. Its statutory mandate is to represent Dutch State interests in subsurface resources and accelerate the energy transition through participations, joint ventures, and direct investment. EBN participates in over 200 joint exploration and production ventures, holds a 40% state stake in all Dutch gas storage facilities (Norg, Grijpskerk, Bergermeer, Alkmaar, partnered with NAM and TAQA Energy), and has invested over EUR 400 million in 2025 alone across the energy transition portfolio.

The company's core offerings span subsurface data platforms, energy transition infrastructure, and knowledge/coordination services. Data platforms include the GEODE Atlas (open-access play-based exploration data), the Pressure SNS database (1,145 wells), the DEFAB area 3D seismic dataset (7,912 km²), the Hydrocarbon Show database (2,200+ wells), and the geo-drilling events database (2,000+ events), all delivered via Spotfire-based web portals. Infrastructure investments center on large-scale CCS projects (Porthos in construction; Aramis targeting 22 Mt/year pipeline capacity), geothermal energy via the SCAN seismic program (2019-2022) and project participations, heat networks through Nationale Deelneming Warmte (targeting 100,000+ connected homes by 2030), and emerging underground hydrogen storage through the HyTROS project.

The business model is structurally distinct from a commercial SaaS enterprise: EBN functions as a public policy instrument deploying state-backed capital as a minority co-investor alongside private operators, capturing returns through project participations, gas extraction proceeds, and infrastructure equity stakes rather than through product pricing or subscription revenue. Go-to-market operates through direct engagement with ministries, municipalities, and industrial partners, supplemented by knowledge-sharing channels (annual infographics, publications, industry events such as Dutch Exploration Day, Carbon Storage Dialogues, and Day of the Heat Transition). The company has 101-250 employees and is governed by a Board led by CEO Jan Willem van Hoogstraten, CFO Thijs van de Vooren, and COO Yolande Verbeek, with a Supervisory Board chaired by Frits Eulderink.

Name

EBN

Legal name

Energie Beheer Nederland

Website

https://ebn.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EBN is a Dutch state-owned energy holding that invests in and manages public participation in subsurface resources, including natural gas extraction, gas storage, CO2 storage, geothermal energy, heat networks, and hydrogen storage, serving Dutch national energy security and transition goals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State-Owned Energy Investment and Subsurface Resource Management

NAICS

Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore E&P (Shallow/Deepwater, Subsea Production Systems) (EUALAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

CO₂ Storage & Sequestration for BECCS (Saline Aquifers, Depleted Fields, MRV) (EUAAALAF), CO₂ Transport & Export Infrastructure for BECCS (Pipelines, Truck/Rail, Ship, Hubs) (EUAAALAE)

Keywords

• Subsurface energy investment
• CO2 storage infrastructure
• Geothermal energy development
• Natural gas extraction
• Energy transition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Participation and Investment Returns: EBN operates as a policy holding of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, representing the Dutch State's interests in subsurface resources. The company invests in energy projects and returns value to the Dutch state through its public mission.
2. Energy Transition Investments: EBN invested over EUR 400 million in 2025 in energy transition projects including CO2 storage (Porthos, Aramis), geothermal energy, and heat networks. Revenue generation is through project returns and public benefit outcomes.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

EBN (Energie Beheer Nederland) is a Dutch state-owned enterprise that participates in subsurface energy projects on behalf of the Dutch State. The company invests in and co-develops natural gas extraction, gas storage, geothermal energy, CO2 transport and storage (CCS), and heat network projects through joint ventures and public-private partnerships. EBN also provides open-access geological databases derived from its involvement in over 200 exploration and production ventures, supporting subsurface data needs for the Dutch energy sector.

Product overview

EBN (Energie Beheer Nederland) is a Dutch public energy company, not a traditional SaaS product company. Its offerings comprise data platforms for subsurface exploration (GEODE Atlas, DEFAB databases, Pressure SNS database), research programs (SCAN geothermal survey), CO2 infrastructure projects (Porthos, Aramis), and knowledge resources (Knowledge Base, Energy in Numbers infographics). The data platforms are accessed via Spotfire-based web portals and contain geological data from EBN's involvement in over 200 joint exploration/production ventures. EBN does not offer a unified software product but provides specialized databases, publications, and infrastructure projects supporting the Dutch energy transition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GEODE Atlas Open-access web-based GIS platform jointly developed by EBN and TNO providing play-based exploration data for the Dutch part of the southern North Sea Basin. Includes common risk segment maps, post-drill well analysis data, and historical information from joint industry projects. Targeted at subsurface exploration professionals.
• SCAN (Seismic Campaign for Geothermal Energy) National seismic survey program conducted by EBN and TNO from March 2019 to February 2022 to map geothermal energy potential in the Dutch subsurface. Provides subsurface data for identifying suitable locations for geothermal heat sources, targeted at geothermal developers and municipalities.
• DEFAB Area Subsurface Data Database containing all 3D seismic data from the 2012 DEFAB 3D survey covering 7,912 km2, combined with interpreted surfaces, well data, velocity models, and cultural data for the DEFAB area. Targeted at subsurface exploration and production professionals.
• Pressure SNS Database Open-access database containing pressure and fluid dynamics data from approximately 1,145 wells, including well logs, formation integrity tests, wireline formation test logs, and production test reports. Supports safe and responsible use of subsurface resources for energy storage and production, targeted at subsurface engineering professionals.
• Hydrocarbon Show Database Systematic overview of hydrocarbons encountered during drilling and testing, with data from over 2,200 wells including detailed classification of oil and gas shows. Targeted at subsurface exploration professionals.
• Geo-drilling Events Database Data on more than 2,000 drilling events in approximately 1,250 existing wells. Helps improve well safety and reduce non-productive time for drilling operations, targeted at drilling engineers and well operators.
• Petroleum System Analysis Database 1D basin models and 3D grid-based models calibrated to temperature and maturity data, with full geochemical characterization of source rocks. Targeted at subsurface exploration and basin modeling professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9-10 Mt CO2 storage capacity expected by 2030
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GasuniecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2025Gasunie and EBN are taking more control over the Aramis CO2 transport infrastructure project. From April 2025, Gasunie and EBN lead the development, with Shell and TotalEnergies remaining as partners until final investment decision.
• ShellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2025Shell is one of the initiators of the Aramis CO2 transport project, contributing technical knowledge and expertise. Will focus on developing CO2 storage facilities after the investment decision.
• TotalEnergiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2025TotalEnergies is an initiator of the Aramis project, providing technical expertise for CO2 storage development and continuing involvement until final investment decision.
• NAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBN partners with NAM (Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij) for gas storage facilities at Norg and Grijpskerk, holding a 40% stake on behalf of the Dutch State in these operations.
• TAQA EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBN partners with TAQA Energy for gas storage at Bergermeer and Alkmaar facilities, maintaining the 40% state stake in Dutch gas storage infrastructure.
• TNOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBN collaborates with TNO on the GEODE Atlas open access platform and the SCAN geothermal energy programme, combining subsurface knowledge for energy transition applications.
• The Colour KitchenminorOthersEBN works with The Colour Kitchen for company catering. The Colour Kitchen is a catering and training company with a social mission, providing work opportunities for people with a distance to the labor market.
• IF TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBN and IF Technology developed practical deliverables for the TKI Properbase project, including upscaling guidelines and well test protocols for geothermal reservoir properties.
• NexstepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNexstep focuses on reuse and decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure, aligning with EBN's role in transitioning existing offshore assets.
• Common FuturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBN partnered with Common Futures on the HyTROS project studying hydrogen storage possibilities in salt caverns and depleted gas fields.
• GroenVermogenNLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBN participates in the GroenVermogenNL project HyTROS, exploring possibilities for underground hydrogen storage (UHS) in depleted gas fields for climate neutrality by 2050.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gasunie: Dutch gas infrastructure operator and EBN's direct partner on the Aramis CO2 transport project — operates the national gas pipeline network and is pivoting toward hydrogen and CO2 transport, making it the closest operational peer for EBN's infrastructure deployment activities.
• TGS: Multi-client energy data company providing subsurface data libraries including seismic, well data, and interpretive products — directly comparable to EBN's GEODE Atlas, Pressure SNS, and 7,912 km² DEFAB subsurface databases as a peer in the open-access geological data market.
• Petoro: Norwegian state-owned company managing the State's direct financial interests in petroleum operations on the Norwegian continental shelf — virtually identical business model to EBN as a state petroleum holding company with participations in upstream and storage assets.
• Storegga: UK-based CCS project developer (leading the Acorn CCS project) pursuing full-chain CO2 transport and storage — comparable to EBN's role in Porthos/Aramis as a project developer and operator of subsurface CO2 storage infrastructure.
• CGG: Global geoscience company providing multi-client seismic data, subsurface imaging, and reservoir characterization — directly comparable to EBN's geological data platforms as a peer in the subsurface data and reservoir analysis space, with growing CCS monitoring capabilities.
• PGS: Marine geophysical company providing multi-client seismic surveys and subsurface data products — relevant peer for EBN's offshore seismic data assets (DEFAB, SCAN geothermal survey) and exploration-related data services.

Broad incumbents

• Equinor: Norwegian state-owned integrated energy major with parallel investments in offshore E&P, CCS (Northern Lights, Sleipner), hydrogen, and renewable energy — comparable in transition ambition but much larger and operating globally across the full energy value chain.
• Wintershall Dea: European E&P company (BASF/LetterOne owned) with active CCS projects (Greensand Denmark, AERA Germany) and hydrogen storage interests — broader than EBN in terms of operations but similar in combining European upstream assets with transition infrastructure investments.
• Vattenfall: Swedish state-owned utility with significant European district heating operations — comparable to EBN's heat network activities via Nationale Deelneming Warmte and provides a benchmark for scaling municipal heat infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions.
• SLB (Schlumberger): Global oilfield services and subsurface technology company with expanding CCS and energy transition capabilities — broader than EBN but relevant peer for the technology, data, and project delivery capabilities supporting subsurface CO2 storage and geothermal development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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