After a positive assessment by the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB), the Austrian energy company OMV and Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH (aws) have signed a funding agreement for a green hydrogen production facility in Bruck an der Leitha. Starting in 2027, the plant is expected to produce up to 23,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, making it one of the five largest facilities of its kind in Europ
Criticism of the Offshore Wind Energy Act (Windenergie-auf-See-Gesetz, WindSeeG) was voiced by the Aqua Ventus support association in a statement published at the end of December. In it, the initiative emphasizes that combined connection concepts for electricity and hydrogen must be legally enabled in particular. According to Aqua Ventus, such hybrid solutions are crucial to ensure that offshore w
The “Deutsche Ostsee” energie-Terminal operated by Deutsche ReGas in Mukran on the island of Rügen achieved the highest feed-in capacity of all German LNG import terminals in the fourth quarter of 2025. According to the operator, around 12.53 terawatt hours (TWh) of natural gas were fed into the German transmission grid via the terminal in the final three months of the year, including 4.24 TWh in
The Konstanz-based plant manufacturer RCT has received the green light to establish industrial production of electrolysers in Germany. The company announced that in December 2025, it signed a cooperation agreement with a production partner in Thuringia, paving the way to start manufacturing hydrogen production systems in the first quarter of 2026.
The focus is on building a production facility
Gasunie and Thyssengas have established a formal basis for cross-border hydrogen transport between the Netherlands and Germany for the first time. In mid December, the gas network operators signed a so-called Joint Development Agreement as a preliminary step toward a network interconnection agreement.
The planned infrastructure is to consist largely of existing natural gas pipelines that will b
Gas prices ease in 2025: New customers have been paying around 19 percent less since the beginning of the year.
LNG terminals relieve the market: Higher supply has a dampening effect on prices.
Kehler: “The CO₂ price will only have a moderate impact on gas prices in 2026.”
Gas prices for end consumers have been on a downward trend for months. Following the crisis of recent years, prices for h
Trading Hub Europe (THE) will be responsible for coordinating the German hydrogen market. Following its nomination by the hydrogen network operators, THE officially accepted the role of Market Area Coordinator on December 12, 2025. With this appointment, THE takes on a central role in establishing a functioning and unified hydrogen market in Germany.
THE has already been active for several year
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has awarded a total of 38 industrial projects under the Federal Funding for Industry and Climate Protection (BIK) program. The initiative supports projects that act as pioneers for a sustainable, innovative, and resource-efficient industry, contributing to the transformation of energy-intensive production processes.
The selected projects come from a var
Uniper Global Commodities SE and Vermilion Energy Germany GmbH & Co. KG have extended their long-standing cooperation for the supply of German natural gas for another two years. Under the agreement, Vermilion will supply all natural gas production from its German exploration and production activities to Uniper. This strengthens Uniper's portfolio of locally produced gas and contributes to the
The state of Baden-Württemberg has selected Deutsche ReGas to fund the "H₂-Hub Bruchsal" hydrogen project. The grant agreement was accepted by Energy Minister Thekla Walker in Stuttgart in mid-December. The funding of approximately €10 million will be used to construct a 15 MW electrolyzer in Bruchsal, a key component of Deutsche ReGas's decentralized hydrogen strategy. Starting in 2028, the plant
The testing institute LRQA Germany has reviewed and approved the design of AMBARtec’s H2compact 6000 hydrogen storage system. AMBARtec develops iron oxide–based hydrogen storage solutions that enable safe, flexible, and logistically well-integrated storage and transport of hydrogen.
Building on this approval, AMBARtec and Purem by Eberspächer now plan to jointly prepare for industrial-scale pro
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
