The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) has launched the preliminary procedure for CO₂ difference contracts in 2026, marking the next step towards the tendering phase of the so-called Climate Protection Contracts.
These Climate Protection Contracts are considered a key instrument of the German government to accelerate the energy transition towards climate-neutral production.
Uniper will purchase biomethane from three of Spain’s largest biomethane plants, which are operated by Five Bioenergy. The German energy company and the Spanish project developer agreed on this today as part of a seven-year offtake agreement. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2027.
With this cooperation, Uniper aims to expand its portfolio of low-carbon energy sources and advance decar
NBB Netzgesellschaft Berlin-Brandenburg is among the most efficient gas network operators in Germany. This has been confirmed by the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) in its current nationwide efficiency comparison. The efficiency analysis is designed to encourage network operators to adopt innovative approaches for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
The BNetzA’s assessment is based on da
In the Port of Hamburg, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is currently testing Germany’s first hydrogen-powered van carrier. The vehicle is being deployed in real operating conditions as part of the Clean Port & Logistics (CPL) innovation cluster. The van carrier, supplied by Konecranes, is powered emission-free by a hydrogen fuel cell. According to HHLA’s initial experience with the carr
With the opening of its own hydrogen filling station, the city of Freiburg, regional energy supplier badenova, and waste management and city cleaning company Stadtreinigung Freiburg (ASF) are jointly sending a strong signal for sustainable mobility and the municipal energy transition. This marks a first milestone in the establishment of a self-sufficient hydrogen infrastructure for regional waste
The BMW Group, ONTRAS Gastransport GmbH, and MITNETZ GAS today laid the contractual foundation for the long-term supply of the BMW Leipzig plant with hydrogen. With the signing of the agreement, the plant will be connected to the ONTRAS H2-Startnetz – part of the hydrogen core network that links key industrial centers in Eastern and Central Germany.
Under the agreement, ONTRAS will be responsib
With the groundbreaking ceremony for one of Europe's largest hydrogen electrolysis plants, OMV is setting another milestone on its path to a climate-neutral energy future. The 140 MW plant in Bruck an der Leitha is scheduled to go into operation at the end of 2027. OMV will produce up to 23,000 tons of hydrogen annually using renewable energy from wind, solar, and hydropower, thus making a signifi
Tomorrow, the Federal Cabinet will address the Hydrogen Acceleration Act, which was already announced in the previous legislative period. Dr. Timm Kehler, Chairman of the German Association Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft, welcomes the German government’s clear signal in support of ramping up the hydrogen economy:
“The German government is making clear with the Hydrogen Acceleration Act: hyd
Even in the coming winter, around 50 percent of buildings will be heated with natural gas.
Consumer prices have fallen significantly since the crisis, dropping by around 10 percent in just the past six months.
Kehler: “Gas heating systems are future-proof when operated with biomethane or as hybrid systems.”
With the start of the heating season, heat supply is increasingly coming into focus. C
On the occasion of the associations’ meeting during the Energy Ministers’ Conference on acceptance and affordability of the energy transition held today in Berlin, Dr. Timm Kehler, Chairman of the German Association of the Gas and Hydrogen Industry, highlighted key points for a successful industrial transformation:
“The acceptance of the energy transition is based on combining climate protectio
ITM Power has signed an agreement with the German energy company RWE for the reservation of 150 megawatts of electrolyzer capacity. Specifically, RWE is securing access to a total of 30 units of the new NEPTUNE V electrolyzer type through 2027, the British manufacturer announced in a press release.
The new generation of electrolyzers is designed as a containerized solution and includes all nece
The H2med Alliance is growing rapidly: 40 new members were admitted at a meeting in Berlin, bringing the initiative's total number to 49 partners from the entire hydrogen value chain. The goal is to promote international trade in hydrogen and advance the development of the H2med corridor between Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany.
Political support came from high-level representatives from th
The Hydrogen Innovation Center (HIC) in Chemnitz officially launched its operations today. The center, supported with €84.4 million in funding, is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises as well as start-ups in developing new business opportunities in the field of hydrogen technologies.
With its location in Chemnitz, the HIC aims to establish itself as an effective hub for the tr
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) has, together with the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR), published a second funding call for international hydrogen projects. The funding is aimed at German companies and research institutions that support the development of a global hydrogen market through projects outside Germany and aim to establish new impo
Vaillant is an internationally active company headquartered in Remscheid. Since its founding in 1874, the family-owned company has been developing and manufacturing heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning technology. Its product portfolio includes, among others, heat pumps, gas and condensing boilers, as well as ventilation systems. Today, the focus is on solutions that contribute to increasing
Hintco, a project company of the H2Global Foundation, has opened the application phase for international lots as part of the current auction round for renewable hydrogen and its derivatives. With this so-called “Global Lot,” hydrogen produced worldwide is to be imported into Germany and the Netherlands in order to support the establishment of reliable supply chains.
Back in February, Hintco had
The French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has received RFNBO certification for three additional production sites in Germany and France, making it Europe’s largest provider under this standard.
The RFNBO certification (“Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin”) is considered the most demanding benchmark of the European Union for green hydrogen under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). It confirm
Wiener Linien is setting the next milestone for a sustainable public transport future. Ten electric-powered hydrogen buses will be operating through Vienna's city center starting at the end of September. Wiener Linien is relying on a combination of e-mobility and sustainable hydrogen, making it even more flexible. These innovative minibuses perfectly leverage the synergies within the Wiener Stadtw
Thyssenkrupp Materials Trading has signed a letter of intent with Australian project developer Progressive Green Solutions (PGS) to purchase all green hydrogen-based iron products from the planned Mid-West Green Iron project in Western Australia. Although not yet legally binding, the letter of intent signals a strong commitment to commercializing one of the world's largest planned hydrogen-to-iron
Dr. Friedbert Pflüger confirmed as Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Power2X Services joins the association – now over 130 companies in the network covering the entire gas and hydrogen value chain.
The German Carbon Management Initiative continues to grow, bringing together more companies along the CO₂ value chain.
With the re-election of Dr. Friedbert Pflüger as Chairman of the Supervisor
