With the commissioning of around 400 kilometers of hydrogen pipeline, GASCADE is delivering a central building block of Germany’s hydrogen core grid. The new north–south axis not only marks a technical milestone, but also sends an important signal to industry and market participants. In the interview, the GASCADE managing director talks about the biggest challenges of the conversion, the importanc
The gas transmission network operator GASCADE has successfully converted around 400 kilometers of natural gas pipelines from Germany’s Baltic Sea coast southwards for the transport of hydrogen. With the initial filling of the first pipeline sections as part of the Flow – making hydrogen happen program, a north-south axis from the Baltic region to Saxony-Anhalt has been established. This section fo
The leaders of the governing parliamentary groups discussed the Building Energy Act at yesterday’s meeting of the Coalition Committee. Dr. Timm Kehler, CEO of the association Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft, expressed disappointment with the outcome:
“The Coalition Committee has once again reaffirmed its goal of creating a more technology-open, flexible, and simple Building Modernisation Act
At its cabinet meeting today, the federal government discussed the draft bill to further develop the greenhouse gas reduction quota (GHG quota) as part of the implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). Dr. Timm Kehler, CEO of the association Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft, views the cabinet draft as an important step that finally restores confidence in the market, but also
The European Commission has designated two major CO₂ infrastructure initiatives—the OGE CO₂ Transport Network and the Delta Rhine Corridor—as Projects of Common Interest (PCI). The OGE CO₂ Transport Network aims to build a nationwide pipeline system connecting industrial clusters and cross-border links, capable of transporting several million tonnes of CO₂ per year in the future. The Delta Rhine C
Western Ukraine holds enormous potential for the production of green, RFNBO-compliant hydrogen, according to a feasibility study by the H2EU+Store consortium. This project partnership was initiated by the Austrian energy company RAG Austria, and the feasibility study was conducted by the participating company Eco-Optima, the largest private wind and PV operator in Western Ukraine. The study examin
In a recent position paper, energy company RWE presented a roadmap for a competitive expansion of the hydrogen economy in Germany. RWE highlights an expected price of around €11 per kilogram for green hydrogen by 2030. This is significantly higher than the cost of grey hydrogen, which RWE estimates at approximately €3 per kilogram. As a result, green hydrogen would not be competitive under current
The European Commission has designated the project “H2Austria&Bavaria+Store electrolyser” as a Project of Common Interest (PCI). The initiative is led by RAG Austria AG. With this classification, the EU recognizes key energy infrastructure projects that play a crucial role in achieving climate goals while strengthening Europe’s energy security. PCI projects benefit from accelerated permitting
The European Commission has launched the third round of tenders for the Innovation Fund to promote renewable and low-carbon hydrogen. The European Hydrogen Bank will cover the difference between production costs and the market price; the level of funding will be determined through a competitive bidding process. Contracts will be awarded to the bidders offering the lowest funding amount per kilogra
A new digital research platform on the HYPOS website now offers a comprehensive overview of hydrogen-related training opportunities. This initiative, developed by the Fraunhofer IKTS and HYPOS team commissioned by the DGB's REVIERWENDE project, addresses the increasing demand for qualifications resulting from the hydrogen market's ramp-up. Until now, a structured information resource that reflects
The energy provider EWE has officially begun construction of its 320-megawatt hydrogen production facility in Emden. The awarding of the civil and structural engineering contracts marks a decisive step toward realizing the Clean Hydrogen Coastline project, one of the largest hydrogen initiatives in Europe. The facility will be among the first electrolyzers in Germany to produce hydrogen at a marke
At the start of the 2025/26 heating season, the "German Baltic Sea" energy terminal reported new record figures. In November, the terminal in Mukran recorded the highest injection capacity of all German LNG terminals. This further solidified the trend compared to other terminals during the first two months of the heating season.
A comparison of LNG terminals in Germany reveals significant diffe
