Jo-Annes de BatMinister for Energy Infrastructure and Nuclear Affairs
Born on 9 May 1980 in Oostdijk, married, 3 children
Party: Christian Democratic Alliance (CDA)
It’s essential that we find solutions to the bottlenecks in the energy transition. First and foremost, electricity grid congestion. To achieve that, we need to overhaul the energy system and invest in energy infrastructure. By building new nuclear power plants we can generate more clean energy in our own country. I’m looking forward to getting started on all these challenges – and fast.
Tackling grid congestion and energy infrastructure development
Nuclear energy
Implementation of approach to decarbonise industrial clusters
Permits for large energy projects, such as for energy infrastructure, energy storage and mining
Groningen gas field dismantling operation
State Supervision of Mines
23 February 2026
Appointed Minister for Energy Infrastructure and Nuclear Affairs in the Jetten government
July 2015 – 23 February 2026
Member of Zeeland provincial executive, with responsibility for policy areas including the energy transition, the economy, finance and sport
May 2010 – June 2015
Member of Goes municipal executive
March 2007 – May 2010
Director of the CDA political office holders association
September 2003 – March 2007
Staff member of the CDA group on Zeeland provincial council
1999 – 2003
Public Administration, Erasmus University Rotterdam
