The European Commission has opened the application phase for new energy infrastructure projects that wish to be recognized as Projects of Common Interest (PCI) or Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI). By 30 September 2026, projects in the areas of hydrogen, electrolyzers and CO₂ transport and storage can submit their applications to the European Commission.
For the industry, the tender is an impor
Verbio SE and food wholesaler and logistics company Transgourmet opened a new BioCNG filling station in Riedstadt, Hesse at the end of June. With this location, the companies are expanding the infrastructure for climate-friendly logistics in the Rhine-Main region.
The filling station is located on Transgourmet's operating premises, where around 40 CNG trucks are already in use. This ensures a h
Analysis contextualizes the historical development of expenditures for the German gas system from 2010 to 2024 Network-related expenditures remained largely stable in real terms over the period under review The existing gas network is a high-performing, cost-efficient asset: compared to the electricity grid, it transports 1.7 times the energy at around one-seventh of the cost Kehler: “The gas net
The BMW Group Plant Regensburg is gradually switching its in-house logistics to hydrogen. The transition centres on the forklifts and other industrial trucks that the plant has so far operated on battery-electric power. Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger and Plant Director Armin Ebner officially launched the transformation on 19 June 2026. The aim is to convert the entire intra
On the occasion of today’s hearing of the Bundestag Committee on Economic Affairs and Energy on the Electricity Supply Security and Capacity Act (StromVKG), Dr Timm Kehler, Chairman of the association Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft, welcomes the draft act as an important signal for security of supply. At the same time, he sees a need for targeted improvements so that the act actually creates t
In June, Germany and Australia signed a memorandum of understanding to further deepen hydrogen cooperation between the two countries. Stefan Rouenhoff, Parliamentary State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Energy, and Josh Wilson, Australia's Deputy Minister for Energy, spearheaded the signing. Australia is considered one of the most important potential export locations for green hydrogen. The co
In June, eins energie in sachsen GmbH & Co. KG received grant approvals from the European Union's Just Transition Fund (JTF) totaling more than €30 million. Of this, €20.7 million will be used to prepare for connecting the city of Chemnitz to the future hydrogen core grid. In addition, the construction of a photovoltaic system with large-scale battery storage is planned at the Galgenberg Energ
The H2Direkt project, jointly implemented by Energie Südbayern and Energienetze Bayern, is transitioning to regular operation and will continue under the name H2Dahoam. This marks the conclusion of a two-and-a-half-year pilot phase that sets new standards for climate-neutral heating throughout Germany.
Conversion of an Existing Gas Network to Hydrogen Infrastructure
For the first time within
A consortium of German and Dutch companies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of a cross-border CO₂ pipeline network. The network is intended to connect industrial clusters in North Rhine-Westphalia with offshore storage sites in the Dutch North Sea, including integration with the Aramis project. In addition to our member companies Open Grid Europe and
Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft supports a joint European statement on the implementation of the EU Methane Regulation. The regulation aims to effectively reduce methane emissions along oil and gas supply chains. In its current form, however, the import requirements risk taking effect sooner than the necessary verification, auditing and certification systems are available internationally. This
Today, the German Bundestag is discussing the draft Electricity Supply Security and Capacity Act (StromVKG). With the planned capacity market and the envisaged tenders for new dispatchable generation capacity, the legislation sets an important course for security of supply, the coal phase-out and the further integration of renewable energies. Bengt Bergt, Head of Public Affairs at the Association
GModG replaces rigid detailed requirements with greater freedom of choice when replacing heating systems and opens the way for green gases into the heating market. Particularly in existing buildings, the law can bring practical feasibility, CO₂ reduction and affordability more closely together. Kehler: “Climate action in the boiler room only works if people have affordable and practicable options
