Amsterdam, Netherlands – 05 December 2025 – Hilco Industrial Acquisitions, part of Hilco Global, an ORIX company, announces a strategic partnership with Van Vliet Demolition Group to manage the sale and monetization of surplus industrial equipment arising from natural gas production site decommissioning activities in the Netherlands.
Van Vliet Demolition Group is a key partner within the SITURN decommissioning program, the collaborative initiative led by NAM (Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij), Arcadis, and WellGear focused on safely dismantling approximately 300 former gas production sites across the Netherlands over the next 10 to 15 years. Hilco will provide end-to-end asset monetization services for equipment and materials released during demolition operations.
Comprehensive Asset Sales Program
The available inventory includes high-quality industrial equipment such as transformers, pressure vessels, pumps, valves, compressors, heat exchangers, flares, pipelines, electrical infrastructure, and various process components. Much of this equipment has been carefully maintained and removed from service due to policy decisions rather than end-of-life considerations, making it suitable for redeployment in industrial operations worldwide.worldwide.
Hilco’s role encompasses the complete sales cycle: asset cataloguing and valuation, global marketing and buyer identification, sale execution, and post-sale logistics coordination. This structured approach maximizes asset value while supporting Van Vliet Demolition Group’s efficient site clearance operations.
“We’re pleased to support Van Vliet Demolition Group with our specialized asset monetization expertise,” said Michael Bouland, Executive Vice President of Hilco Industrial. “These high-quality components represent significant value and can serve productive second lives in energy, manufacturing, and industrial facilities around the world. Our global buyer network and proven sales processes ensure these materials are remarkably matched with operators who can put them back into service safely and efficiently.”
Bas Wennekers, Project Manager at Van Vliet Demolition Group added: “Hilco’s international market reach and experience with complex, long-duration industrial asset programs make them an ideal partner for this important initiative. Their structured sales approach aligns perfectly with our commitment to responsible decommissioning practices and maximizing value recovery from dismantled equipment.”
Market Opportunity And Asset Quality
The decommissioning program releases substantial volumes of well-maintained industrial equipment originally installed to support natural gas production operations. Many components were manufactured by leading international suppliers and have been operated under rigorous maintenance protocols. The equipment’s documented service history and relatively recent removal from operation enhance its attractiveness to buyers seeking reliable assets for infrastructure projects, facility expansions, or replacement applications.
Compliance And Transparency
All sales activities are conducted in accordance with applicable export regulations, environmental standards, and safety requirements. Hilco employs comprehensive buyer screening protocols and maintains detailed transaction documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and supply chain transparency throughout the sales process.
Asset Availability And Inquiry Process
Equipment is released on a rolling basis as decommissioning activities progress across multiple sites. Interested buyers can register to receive notifications of newly available assets, access detailed specifications and condition reports, and arrange inspections where feasible.
For Asset Inquiries And Buyer Registration:
Joost de Groot
Executive Vice President Operations
Hilco Industrial Acquisitions
Jan van Goyenkade 10
1075 HP Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20 470 0989
Email: infohia@hilcoglobal.com
Website: www.hilcoindustrial.com
About Van Vliet Demolition Group
Van Vliet Demolition Group is a leading European demolition and decommissioning specialist with extensive experience in complex industrial projects. The company serves as a key partner in the SITURN decommissioning program, providing dismantling and site remediation services for former natural gas production facilities across the Netherlands. Van Vliet operates under contract to Arcadis, the lead contractor selected by NAM for decommissioning operations.
About the SITURN program
SITURN represents the collaboration between NAM (Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij), Arcadis, and WellGear to safely decommission approximately 300 onshore gas production sites across the Netherlands over a 10-to-15-year period. The program emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and where possible, equipment reuse and site redevelopment opportunities. Arcadis leads the above-ground decommissioning scope with specialized partners including REYM (industrial cleaning), Van Vliet Demolition Group (dismantling), and others.
About Hilco Industrial Acquisitions
Hilco Industrial Acquisitions, part of Hilco Global, an ORIX company, is a global leader in industrial asset acquisition, valuation, and monetization. With offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Hilco serves clients in energy, metals, machinery, and manufacturing sectors through comprehensive asset disposition programs. The company’s model combines deep market expertise, transparent processes, and performance-based execution to maximize asset value for equipment owners and provide quality sourcing opportunities for industrial buyers worldwide.
Media contacts:
For Hilco Industrial Acquisitions:
Joost de Groot
Executive Vice President Operations
Tel: +31 (0)20 470 0989
Email: inquiries@hilcosales.com
For Van Vliet Demolition Group:
Bas Wennekers
Project Manager
Tel: +31 183 73 01 00
Email: b.wennekers@vanvlietdemolition.com
