On the morning of April 4, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje visited the Jongerencentrum Jimmy’s (Jimmy’s Youth Center) in Stadskanaal.

According to RVD, the youth center is a “…new concept for youth centers where young people are used to help their peers.”  During his visit the future king of the Netherlands met with staff and youths at the center.

In the afternoon, Prince Willem-Alexander visited the EnTranCe (Energy Transition Center) a “…a laboratory for applied research that industry, government and education can collaborate on future energy supply.”  

From there the prince travelled to Groningen where he opened the new office, GasTerra.  According to RVD, the office building was:

“…completely rebuilt and redeveloped so that it meets the highest demands in terms of sustainability and energy efficiency.  GasTerra is an international company trading in natural gas contributing to the Dutch and European gas supply. The company promotes the safe and efficient use of natural gas and is committed to the development of clean and efficient gas application.”

Click here and here to view photos from today’s activities.

Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH