# Netherlands alternative fuel infrastructure rollout > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/netherlands-alternative-fuel-infrastructure-rollout > Updated: 2026-07-29T13:31:39.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In late June 2026, construction began on a hydrogen refueling station in Vriezenveen, marking a new addition to the Netherlands’ network of alternative‑fuel sites, while neighbouring Belgium announced an expansion of electric‑vehicle (EV) chargers at train stations. A month later, in July 2026, Swedish energy firm Vattenfall launched a pilot in the Dutch provinces of North Brabant and Limburg that permits gasoline‑ and diesel‑powered cars to park at public EV charging points. The trial aims to assess whether shared use of charging spots can ease parking pressure, streamline municipal decisions and accelerate the rollout of new EV chargers across the region. Together, these developments illustrate a broader effort in the Netherlands (and nearby Belgium) to diversify and increase accessibility of both hydrogen and electric fueling infrastructure. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Vattenfall pilot permits gasoline and diesel cars at EV charging spots in North Brabant and Limburg Vattenfall is testing a pilot in North Brabant and Limburg where gasoline and diesel cars may park at EV charging stations without fines, aiming to ease parking pressure and speed up charger deployment. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vattenfall-pilot-permits-gasoline-and-diesel-cars-at-ev-charging-spots-in-north-brabant-and-limburg ### 2026-06-30: Hydrogen station construction begins in Vriezenveen, Netherlands; Belgium expands EV charging at train stations A new hydrogen‑fuel station starts construction in Vriezenveen, NL, while Belgium’s NMBS and EnergyVision begin installing EV chargers at train stations, targeting 5,000 points by 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hydrogen-station-construction-begins-in-vriezenveen-netherlands-belgium-expands-ev-charging-at-train --- Cite as: Netherlands alternative fuel infrastructure rollout. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/netherlands-alternative-fuel-infrastructure-rollout