IND recognised sponsors in Energy, Chemicals & Cleantech
257 organisations we have classified into this sector appear on the IND public register of recognised sponsors, as held in our copy of 1 July 2026. The Dutch energy transition, the chemical cluster around the port of Rotterdam and the offshore wind build-out have created steady demand for engineers and specialists who are hard to find locally.
Where these employers are
Rotterdam, Moerdijk, Terneuzen and the Chemelot site in Limburg hold the chemical and process industry. Offshore wind and grid work is spread between Rotterdam, IJmuiden, Groningen and Arnhem.
Roles that typically qualify
Process and chemical engineers, electrical and grid engineers, offshore and marine engineers, HSE specialists, project controls and commissioning engineers, and battery and hydrogen specialists.
What recognised sponsor status does and does not mean
A recognised sponsor is an organisation the IND has admitted to its register, which allows it to apply for a highly skilled migrant permit on your behalf under the fast procedure. It is a permission the employer holds, not a promise it makes. An employer on this list may have no vacancies, may not hire outside the EU, and may still decline to sponsor a particular hire.
Site-based roles may require specific safety certification recognised in the Netherlands, and some projects require a working knowledge of Dutch for safety-critical communication on site.
The salary you would need to clear in 2026
The highly skilled migrant criterion is a gross monthly salary, excluding the 8% holiday allowance, and it does not vary by sector — the same figure applies whether you join a energy, chemicals & cleantech employer or any other recognised sponsor.
| Situation | Gross per month (2026) |
|---|---|
| Highly skilled migrant, under 30 | €4,357 |
| Highly skilled migrant, 30 or over | €5,942 |
| Reduced criterion (orientation year / recent Dutch graduate) | €3,122 |
| EU Blue Card | €5,942 |
| EU Blue Card, reduced | €4,754 |
Not sure which line applies to you? Run the eligibility check — it works out your age band, route and gap against the criterion.
Recognised sponsors in Energy, Chemicals & Cleantech (page 1 of 3)
- 2-B Energy Holding
- A-Gas Nederland B.V.
- ACES Energy B.V.
- Actu-All Chemicals B.V.
- AFS Energy B.V.
- AGC Chemicals Europe Commercial Centre
- AIDE Energy Europe B.V.
- Aiko Energy Netherlands B.V.
- AKZO Nobel Decorative Coatings
- Alco Energy Rotterdam B.V.
- Aluminium & Chemie Rotterdam B.V.
- Ampulse Energy B.V.
- Anotech Energy Netherlands B.V.
- Argent Energy Netherlands Holding B.V.
- Astronergy Solar Netherlands B.V.
- Atlas Global Energy B.V.
- Atlas Services Group Energy B.V.
- Audax Energy Trade Nederland B.V.
- Avantium Chemicals B.V.
- Avantium Renewable Polymers B.V.
- Baker Hughes Energy International B.V.
- BAM Energie & Water West B.V.
- BASF Coatings Services B.V.
- Bio Energy Netherlands B.V.
- Bleko Chemie B.V.
- Blue Heart Energy B.V.
- Blue Offshore B.V.
- Bluewater Energy Services B.V.
- Bosal Energy Conversion Industry B.V.
- Bosch Energy and Building Solutions B.V.
- BRB Lube oil Additives & Chemicals B.V.
- Broadview Energy Solutions B.V.
- Brunel Energy Europe B.V.
- BW Offshore Management B.V.
- Caely Renewables B.V.
- candi solar B.V.
- CelSian Glass & Solar B.V.
- Circonica Circular Energy B.V.
- COMCAM Energy Sales B.V.
- Cosmo Oil Europe B.V.
- COUNT Energy Trading B.V.
- CTS Offshore and Marine B.V.
- Daikin Chemical Netherlands B.V.
- Damen Offshore & Specialized Vessels B.V.
- Dana Petroleum Netherlands B.V.
- DCC Energy Nederland B.V.
- De Kleijn Energy Consulting B.V.
- DEME Offshore NL B.V.
- Destinus Energy B.V.
- Dexter Energy Services B.V.
- Distro Energy B.V.
- DMEGC Renewable Energy B.V.
- Doral Hydrogen Europe B.V.
- DTEK ENERGY B.V.
- DTEK OIL&GAS B.V.
- DTEK RENEWABLES INTERNATIONAL B.V.
- DTEK RENEWABLES UKRAINE B.V.
- Dyflex Polymers
- Eastman Chemical B.V.
- Eastman Chemical EMEA B.V.
- Easygreen Energy Solutions B.V.
- ECEM European Chemical Marketing B.V.
- Ecogreen Fine Chemicals B.V.
- Econvert Water & Energy B.V.
- Egypt Solar B.V.
- Eigen Energie.net B.V.
- Eiken Chemical Europe Office
- Eneco Diamond Hydrogen B.V.
- Energy & Infra Engineering B.V.
- Energy Essentials Group B.V.
- Energy Global Advies B.V.
- Energy Maintenance International B.V.
- Energy Shift B.V.
- Energy Solutions B.V.
- ENGIE Energie Nederland N.V.
- Eni Energy Netherlands B.V.
- Enphase Energy NL B.V.
- Essent Energy Group B.V.
- Eurus Energy Europe B.V.
- ExxonMobil Chemical Holland
- Fairfield Chemical Carriers B.V.
- Fluence Energy B.V.
- Frames Energy Systems B.V.
- Frank Energie B.V.
- Full Circle Wind Services Netherlands B.V.
- GC Energy spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością
- Generation Energy B.V.
- GIDARA Energy Technology Solutions B.V.
- Global Energy Services B.V.
- Global Offshore Services B.V.
- Green Cat Renewables Europe B.V.
- Green Energy Storage B.V.
- Green Gas & Liquids Process Solutions B.V.
- Growatt New Energy B.V.
- Gunvor Energy Rotterdam B.V.
- Gutami Solar Development B.V.
- Hanab Energy Solutions B.V.
- HD HYUNDAI and SHELL Base Oil Europe B.V.
- Hello Energy B.V.
- Hitachi Energy The Netherlands B.V.
Other sectors
- IT, Software & Technology (704)
- Banking, Finance & Fintech (247)
- Engineering & Manufacturing (389)
- Healthcare & Life Sciences (252)
- Consulting & Business Services (187)
- Logistics & Supply Chain (217)
- Marketing, Media & Creative (178)
- Construction & Real Estate (132)
- Legal, Tax & Accounting (67)
- Food, Agriculture & Beverage (123)
- Hospitality & Leisure (86)
- Retail & E-Commerce (39)
- Education & Research (176)
- HR, Staffing & Recruitment (116)
- Wholesale & Trade (122)
Sector classification is ours, derived from the registered legal name, not something the IND publishes. Always confirm an employer on the official IND register.