Hydrogen producer Lhyfe and industrial gases group Messer have agreed on a comprehensive commercial, industrial, and financial partnership. At the heart of the collaboration is a ten-year supply contract for green hydrogen and Messer's acquisition of a 30 percent stake in four Lhyfe hydrogen production sites in France and Germany. With this agreement, Messer will not only become a long-term custom
The AquaDuctus electrolyzer project of gas pipeline operator Gascade is taking the next step towards implementation. As the company announced, subsoil investigations have now begun for the installation of the planned hydrogen import pipeline in the North Sea. With the necessary approvals in hand, work will commence at the earliest on July 20, 2026.
The investigations comprise geotechnical and g
Uniper and Q1 Energie AG have concluded an agreement for the supply of bio-LNG. The renewable fuel will be made available for road freight transport via the Q1 bio-LNG network across several German federal states. The cooperation marks the first business relationship between the two companies and underscores their shared goal of further advancing lower-emission fuel solutions for heavy-duty transp
In July, OMV received a €450 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the construction of a 140 MW electrolyzer at its Schwechat refinery near Bruck an der Leitha. The total investment amounts to approximately €600 million. The plant is scheduled to go into operation at the end of 2027 and will produce up to 23,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. This hydrogen will be used primari
The GModG enables technology-neutral modernization pathways for the existing building stock.
The legally mandated introduction of a green gas quota creates a binding outlook for biomethane and hydrogen.
Kehler: “Climate neutrality in the building sector cannot be achieved solely by replacing heating systems. Equally important is the gradual decarbonization of the energy sources used.”
The Ger
The research company CI4C GmbH & Co. KG officially inaugurated the world’s first research and development facility of its kind using the Pure Oxyfuel process designed by thyssenkrupp Polysius. The plant is intended to demonstrate how CO₂ emissions from cement production can be captured in an energy- and cost-efficient way using the oxyfuel process in the future, marking a significant milestone
The Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe has rejected the urgent application filed by the Left Party parliamentary group against the adoption of the new Building Modernization Act (GModG). Dr. Timm Kehler, CEO of Die Deutsche Gas- und Wasserstoffwirschaft (German Gas and Hydrogen Industy), welcomes the fact that this clears the way for the conclusion of the parliamentary process:
“The deci
With the Electricity Supply Security and Capacity Act (StromVKG), the German Bundestag is setting the course for a new fleet of hydrogen-ready power plants in Germany. Dr. Timm Kehler, CEO of the association “Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft,” sees the adoption of the law before the summer recess as an important signal for security of supply, the coal phase-out, and the ramp-up of dispatchable g
The gas conditioning plant operated by DBI – Gastechnologisches Institut gGmbH Freiberg at Energiepark Bad Lauchstädt has reached a central milestone. The hydrogen-carrying system components successfully passed the H₂ tightness test under the supervision of TÜV Thüringen. This means the plant is now ready for gradual start-up and can assume its actual function within Energiepark: cleaning hydrogen
H₂Coastlink 1 Connects Electrolyzer to Core Network
In late June, EWE Netz held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the 24-kilometer hydrogen pipeline "H₂Coastlink 1". The pipeline will connect EWE's 320 MW electrolyzer in Emden to the hydrogen core network. From autumn 2027 onwards, the pipeline will transport approximately 26,000 tons of hydrogen per year.
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Aircraft manufacturer Airbus and engine manufacturer MTU Aero Engines have announced plans to further expand their collaboration in the field of hydrogen-based aviation technologies. To this end, the two companies intend to establish a joint venture focused on the development and marketing of all-electric hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems for civil aviation.
This deepening of the cooperatio
At the beginning of July, RAG Austria AG, together with plant engineering company ANDRITZ, broke ground on the expansion of its hydrogen production facility in Gampern, Upper Austria. The existing electrolysis plant will be expanded from 2.5 to a total of 15 megawatts. Commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2026.
The additional 12.5 MW electrolysis capacity will make surplus renewable electr
At the beginning of July, H2Safety@BAM opened its new real-world laboratory, ModuH2Pipe. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) with €3.8 million, this test platform enables the systematic testing and further development of hydrogen pipelines and their components under realistic operating conditions.
The facility simulates the operation of hydrogen pipeline
In early July, Höegh Evi and the Norwegian engineering and services company Nord Gas Solutions (formerly Wärtsilä Gas Solutions) completed performance tests of their ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking technology. The pilot plant in Stord, Norway, demonstrated high performance in terms of conversion rate, efficiency, hydrogen yield, and operational flexibility.
Thanks to its modular design, the cracke
At the end of June, the Düsseldorf District Government presented neoxid hydrogen AG with a grant award of €2.04 million. The company will use the funds to implement the "HyTec" project, which aims to produce high-precision measurement technology and innovative technologies for the hydrogen sector.
A production hall and two production lines for hydrogen sensors and catalytic components will be b
Much of the hydrogen consumed in Germany will need to be supplied by imports. Imports therefore play an essential role in hydrogen ramp-up. Accordingly, cross-border partnerships are crucial, as they drive the joint development of infrastructure for transport, storage, and application. In our Drei-Fragen-An-Interview with Britta van Boven, Managing Director of Gasunie Deutschland, we discuss the g
Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft and UkraineInvest are establishing a joint dialogue platform for Ukrainian biomethane imports. Action is needed to establish market access, ensure the recognition of guarantees of origin and create suitable transport conditions. Bergt: “Biomethane imports from Ukraine strengthen the security of supply of new gases in Germany and support economic development in U
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
