First, Antwerp is the second largest European port (after Rotterdam) and fourth largest European industrial cluster. In addition, the BASF site located in the Port of Antwerp is the largest integrated chemical production complex in Belgium and a flagship site for the two companies. Its prime with direct sea access makes it an attractive option for CO₂ carbon capture and export in the North Sea. Finally, the project will benefit from Air Liquide and BASF longlasting strategic partnership in the port of Antwerp which already lasts for more than 50 years.