René van der Meer and Menno Landsmeer join H2DO

René van der Meer

Menno Landsmeer

Hydrogen of Dutch Origin (H2DO) attracts two new partners: René van der Meer and Menno Landsmeer

20 August 2025 – Hydrogen of Dutch Origin is pleased to announce the addition of two new partners, René van der Meer and Menno Landsmeer. René van der Meer will focus on Business Development, while Menno Landsmeer will lead Hydrogen Engineering. These strategic additions to the leadership team reflect the company’s commitment to developing and accelerating offshore green hydrogen production in the North Sea.

René van der Meer, previously Head of New Energy at Eni / Neptune Energy, brings over 20 years of experience in offshore energy and the international maritime industry. In his new role, René will be responsible for Business Development.

Menno Landsmeer, previously Lead Hydrogen Development Engineer at Eni / Neptune Energy, has a proven track record in hydrogen and oil & gas. Menno’s role will be to further develop H2DO’s Hydrogen Engineering expertise, taking it to the next level.

“We are thrilled to welcome both René and Menno to Hydrogen of Dutch Origin,” said Patrice Hijsterborg, Managing Partner of H2DO. “Their expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve. These appointments demonstrate our commitment to developing offshore green hydrogen production as an important part of the future green energy system for the Netherlands and beyond.”