 Delfzijl is seeing a strong resurgence in the Dutch economy as the physical centerpoint of Energy Valley.This is the result of a strategic collaboration with the German town of Emden on the other side of the Eems Estuary, and North Sea natural gas that comes on shore near Delfzijl.Delfzijl has a cultural center near the central wind mill for live performances and films, with additional cultural facilities in Groningen.