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 3 of 3)
- Siemens Energy Holding B.V.
- Simpl.Energy B.V.
- Slim met Energie B.V.
- Solar Chiropractic
- Solar Monkey B.V.
- Solarus Smart Energy Solutions B.V.
- SPT Offshore B.V.
- Statkraft Renewables Benelux B.V.
- Stichting Battery Competence Cluster The Netherlands
- Stichting Dutch Marine Energy Centre
- Stichting Dutch Polymer Institute
- Stichting New Energy Coalition
- Stichting Rural Energy Services
- Stratus Energy B.V.
- Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A.
- Suncom Energy B.V.
- SuWoTec Sustainable Battery Systems B.V.
- Suzlon Energy Limited
- Synova Renewable Technology B.V.
- Tanatex Chemicals B.V.
- TAQA Energy B.V.
- Tenaz Energy Netherlands B.V.
- TES Sustainable Battery Solutions B.V.
- The Offshore Partners B.V.
- Thomassen Energy B.V.
- TIBO Energy B.V.
- Titan Energy Holding B.V.
- Tokyo Gas International Holdings B.V.
- TotalEnergies Gas Mobility B.V.
- Transport & Offshore Services Crew B.V.
- Transworld Oil Computer Centrum B.V.
- Tricon Energy Netherlands B.V.
- Troy Chemical Company B.V.
- Tulip Oil Holding B.V.
- Tune Chemical Tankers B.V.
- Unify Energy B.V.
- United Offshore Services
- Van Dorp Energie B.V.
- Vandebron Energie B.V.
- Varo Energy B.V.
- Varo Energy Netherlands B.V.
- VDL Energy Systems B.V.
- Vereniging voor Energie, Milieu en Water
- Veritas Petroleum Services B.V.
- Vermilion Energy Netherlands B.V.
- Versatec Energy B.V.
- Victron Energy B.V.
- Vivo Energy Morocco Holdings B.V.
- Vivo Energy Supply B.V.
- Vivo Energy Uganda Holdings B.V.
- White Space Energy B.V.
- WMC Energy
- Workersbee Energy B.V.
- WTS Energy Holding B.V.
- WTS Energy Services B.V.
- Yellow Step Solar B.V.
- Zeren Group Energy 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.