Biomethane is regarded as one of the key building blocks of a climate-neutral energy system – particularly in areas where electrification reaches its limits. biogeen GmbH develops, plans, and operates biomethane and biogas plants and supports projects along the entire value chain – from feedstock processing to injection into the gas grid. As CEO, Jörg Selbach-Röntgen is responsible for the company
In 2025, 98.5 percent of LNG sales at German filling stations consisted of Bio-LNG. Despite available technology and existing infrastructure, insufficient political and regulatory frameworks are slowing further market ramp-up of renewable fuels. Kehler: “Bio-LNG shows that we do not have to wait for tomorrow’s solutions to reduce emissions in the transport sector. Reliable framework conditions wo
At a special session of the Committee for Economic Affairs and Energy, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche will address Members of the Bundestag tomorrow regarding the current supply situation. The focus will be on the historically low fill levels of Germany’s gas storage facilities. Dr. Timm Kehler, Chairman of the association Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft, comments:
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GASCADE Gastransport GmbH has begun planning for a roughly 15-kilometer-long hydrogen pipeline from Lampertheim in Baden-Württemberg to Ludwigshafen am Rhein. This section of the pipeline is part of the HYLU (Hydrogen Ludwigshafen) project, which will transport hydrogen to the Ludwigshafen industrial region via sections of the converted MIDAL long-distance gas pipeline. As part of the core hydroge
In a joint manifesto, an alliance of six European electrolyser manufacturers warns of insufficient support for domestic production capacities in the hydrogen scale-up. Without stronger demand-side incentives, clearer regulatory frameworks, and targeted industrial policy measures, Europe’s expansion targets risk falling behind, the paper states.
The signatories include Germany-based Sunfir
ETW Energietechnik has, according to its own information, received a contract from the Berliner Stadtreinigungsbetriebe (BSR) for the construction of a biomethane upgrading facility. The plant, developed jointly with the engineering firm Rytec GmbH, is intended to upgrade landfill gas to biomethane in the future, thereby unlocking energy potentials that have so far remained unused.
The facility
A legal opinion published in January concludes that while the current approach to transposing the EU Gas Directive (EU Gas Directive) into German law meets European requirements, several aspects require improvement. The study was commissioned, among others, by BIOGEEN, a member of the Biomethane Task Force, thus ensuring that industry perspectives were specifically incorporated into the assessment
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a novel process for upgrading raw biogas to methane and successfully tested it under real-world conditions. The project was funded by the Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) (Agency for Renewable Resources). The aim is to convert biogas into high-quality biomethane more efficiently and thereby unlock additional potential for grid inje
During a cabinet visit to the Bavarian State Government in Munich, Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder presented funding awards totaling €54 million to representatives of the Pfeffenhausen site. A hydrogen technology application center (WTAZ) is to be established there, designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups accelerate the development of technological inno
Gas Displaces Coal and Heating Oil: The share of gas in primary energy consumption is growing. Indispensable for Power and Heat: Natural gas safeguards electricity supply during periods of low wind and solar output, shapes the heating market, and makes a significant contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions and costs. Kehler: “Gas is system-relevant—today for security of supply and competitiveness,
The cross-border hydrogen project "H2 cross border" significantly increased its transported hydrogen volumes by January 2026. The transported volume, at 630 MWh, has almost sextupled compared to September 2024, according to the project operator, RAG Austria. At the same time, it is clear that market ramp-up continues to be hampered by regulatory requirements. A request from the partners for the im
ACWA Power, a Saudi power plant developer and hydrogen specialist, has signed a letter of intent to establish a green ammonia supply chain with German partners. The signing took place during German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche's visit to Saudi Arabia at the end of January.
The project partners aim to establish a green ammonia corridor from the ACWA project i
German electrolysis specialist Sunfire will supply two 100 MW plants for the production of green hydrogen to Spain. One of the plants will be delivered to an industrial complex in Cartagena, led by Repsol, Spain's largest hydrogen producer, and Enagás. The other plant will be installed at the Petronor refinery in Muskiz (Bilbao).
Spain offers strong conditions for green hydrogen, according to N
At the end of January, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMV) launched a funding call for the development of an initial network of hydrogen refueling stations for heavy-duty commercial vehicles in Germany. For this measure, the BMV is providing a total of €220 million, which will support the construction of up to 40 refueling stations and put up to 400 hydrogen-powered trucks on the
At the third North Sea Summit 2026 hosted by the City of Hamburg, government representatives from the North Sea coastal states, representatives of the offshore wind industry, and transmission system operators for electricity and hydrogen networks came together. In the Hanseatic city, participants jointly discussed the potential the North Sea offers for generating green electricity. The aim of the
The industry expects very low levels in German gas storage facilities by the end of the heating season. The statutory minimum storage level as of 1 February will be met.Refilling gas storage facilities for the coming heating season will be a major challenge. Kehler: “The federal government needs a concept to use gas storage as a genuine insurance instrument and to ensure efficient refilling ah
Daimler Truck has unveiled the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 for the first time. The hydrogen-powered fuel-cell truck is intended to represent a further development step toward sustainable, hydrogen-based drivetrain solutions in heavy-duty road freight transport. As part of a small-series production run, around 100 tractor units are to be manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth and tested in re
The project partners behind the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) have launched a market consultation for the project. Through this consultation, the partners aim to gather early, non-binding market feedback in order to validate ongoing feasibility studies and to give additional stakeholders the opportunity to actively help shape the project’s further development.
The consultation is addre
The expansion of electrolysis capacity in Germany is progressing significantly slower than planned. This is the conclusion of a recent analysis by the Energy Economics Institute at the University of Cologne (EWI), based on an evaluation of the institute's own electrolysis database. According to the analysis, it is questionable whether the political target of 10 gigawatts (GW) of electrolysis capac
The EU Commission and the German federal government have today reached a fundamental agreement on key points of the power plant strategy. With this, the Commission paves the way for the tendering of twelve gigawatts of controllable capacities. Of this, ten gigawatts are to be tendered as hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants and two gigawatts as technology-neutral. Dr. Timm Kehler, CEO of the Asso