Peter den Dekker to Lead Aramis on Interim Basis Ahead of FID

Key Takeaways

• Annemarie Manger steps down as Aramis Programme Director for a new energy transition role.
• Project Director Peter den Dekker takes over on an interim basis from 18 December.
• Gasunie and EBN are recruiting a permanent successor, expected in Q1 2027.
• Under Manger, Aramis finalised its technical design and developed its commercial framework.
• Aramis holds PCI status and an EU CEF subsidy. FID remains targeted for 2027.

Annemarie Manger, Programme Director of Aramis, is leaving the project to take up a new position in a different field within the energy transition. From 18 December, she will hand over to Peter den Dekker, currently Project Director of the Aramis project. He will lead the project on an interim basis, Aramis announced.

Gasunie and EBN have started the process of recruiting a permanent successor while the project works towards a final investment decision (FID) in 2027. The successor is expected to be appointed in the first quarter of 2027 and will lead Aramis through FID and towards operational readiness.

More Than 25 Years of Energy Sector Experience

Den Dekker brings more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector. He has held a range of engineering and project leadership roles and has managed energy infrastructure projects from development to delivery.

According to the announcement, he will build on the progress made under Manger. A handover and close cooperation with the project partners are intended to ensure continuity as Aramis progresses towards FID in 2027.

Technical Design Finalised Under Manger

Manger joined Aramis in April 2023. During her tenure, the project finalised its technical design and further developed its commercial framework. The Aramis value chain and government engagement were also strengthened.

According to the announcement, Aramis strengthened its position in this period as a project for the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industries in the Netherlands and neighbouring markets.

Cross-Border CO2 Network With PCI Status

Aramis is part of the development of the cross-border CO2 network between Germany and the Netherlands and holds PCI status. The European Union has awarded the project a CEF subsidy.

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