The reservation phase for Germany's hydrogen core network launched on March 19, 2026. Within this phase, 32 capacity requests have already been submitted – a volume that exceeds the expectations of network operators. This indicates corresponding market demand and underscores the relevance of the planned transport infrastructure.
The requests received cover capacities totaling approximately 3.5
Building Modernization Act Creates Broad-Based Options for the Heat Transition Through Biomethane
13.9 Million Gas Heating Systems Supply Around 56 Percent of All Homes – Bio-Step Model, Green Gas Quota, and Hybrid Heating Systems Open Up Realistic Modernization Options
Kehler: “Anyone Who Wants an Effective Heat Transition Must Offer Broadly Applicable Solutions for Existing Buildings.”
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German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche and Brandenburg's Minister-President Dietmar Woidke officially handed over the funding decision for the "Brandenburg eSAF" project in Schwedt on 12 May 2026. The federal government and the state of Brandenburg are supporting the venture with a total of 350 million euros. On the site of the PCK refinery, ENERTRAG and ZAFFRA – a joint ven
The Lausitz Industrial Park in Schwarzheide continues its growth trajectory and is gaining another innovation-driven partner with Sunfire. The Dresden-based hydrogen company will build a test facility in the industrial park to further validate its highly efficient high-temperature electrolysis technology (SOEC). Commissioning is planned for the end of this year. The aim is to gain additional pract
Jade Energy today announces its launch as the new platform advancing the development one of Germany’s most strategically located energy import terminals and green energy hubs. The Green Energy Hub LNG terminal project will be the first component of the Hub to be delivered, establishing a transition hub that strengthens energy security today while enabling a gradual shift to green energy over time.
The H2Sky research project, aimed at developing fuel cell stacks for aviation, has received funding of around 26.5 million euros. The funds come from the National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology and represent one of the largest individual grants awarded in this field to date.
The project's goal is to develop fuel cell stacks with an output of 100 to 200 kilowatt
GASAG Solutions Plus, a subsidiary of the GASAG Group, commissioned a hybrid heating system in a residential apartment building owned by Berlin's state-owned housing association Gewobag at the end of April. The modernisation of the approximately 50-year-old property is expected to save around 21.6 tonnes of CO₂ per year, bringing the installation into compliance with the legal requirements of the
French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has signed a multi-year supply agreement with BMW Group, making its first delivery of green hydrogen to a site in Austria. BMW Group's research and development centre in Steyr, Upper Austria, is preparing for the series production of fuel cell systems for the new BMW X5 model. From 2028, BMW Group's third-generation hydrogen drivetrain system is set to be manufacture
The Innovation Award New Gases will once again be presented this year by the BDEW, DVGW and Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft.
Market-ready and scalable projects along the entire value chain are being sought.
Applications are open now until 31 July 2026.
The transformation of the energy system towards climate neutrality is currently more than ever caught between the competing priorities of s
For the planned HYBOR hydrogen pipeline, the scoping procedure has started in all affected federal states—Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, and Thuringia. At this early stage of the process, the framework for the subsequent environmental assessments is defined in cooperation with the responsible authorities and public stakeholders. This lays the foundation for the upcoming environmental impact assessment and
The INNIO Group, together with the Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers, has successfully completed a groundbreaking validation test: for the first time in the industry, the partners demonstrated a 3 MW-class backup power system for data centers powered by a gas engine running on 100% hydrogen. The test was conducted as part of the Hub’s structured, collaborative approach, which aims to identi
At the Niedersächsisches Forschungszentrum für Fahrzeugtechnik (NFF) of Technische Universität Braunschweig, another key component for future hydrogen research has arrived: the large-scale metal hydride storage system has been successfully delivered to Braunschweig Research Airport. With a total storage capacity of up to 500 kilograms of hydrogen, it is one of the largest research facilities of it
Open Grid Europe (OGE) operates one of the largest gas transmission networks in Europe. With a pipeline length of around 12,000 kilometers, the company ensures the transport of natural gas across Germany while simultaneously creating the infrastructure required for the ramp-up of hydrogen and CO₂ transport. In this interview, Klaus Altfeld, Head of Corporate Development, Communications and Public
At the end of 2025, Trading Hub Europe GmbH (THE) was appointed as the market area manager for hydrogen and has since been driving the implementation of the corresponding regulations of the Federal Network Agency.
A key element, and a new one in this form, is the establishment of a Data Hub, which will play a crucial role in market communication and processing in the hydrogen market. The tender
In Brussels, the European Resilience Alliance for Clean Hydrogen and Derivatives (ERA) was officially launched in April. This initiative unites leading European energy and industrial companies along the hydrogen value chain. Among them are several key players in the gas infrastructure sector, such as ENAGÁS, FLUXYS, GASGRID FINLAND, NORDION ENERGI, and Open Grid Europe GmbH (OGE). The goal is to a
Rolande GmbH opened a new public bio-LNG filling station at the end of April. Located in Wörth an der Isar (Lower Bavaria), on the A92 motorway between Munich and Deggendorf, the station is easily accessible for heavy goods vehicles. The market leader for bio-LNG in the Netherlands is thus strengthening its network in southern Germany and supporting international corridors towards Austria, the Cze
The German Bundestag is debating today the amendment of the greenhouse gas reduction quota (GHG quota). With a more ambitious increase pathway and a higher sub-quota for renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), a key impetus is being set for scaling up climate-friendly fuels. Dr. Timm Kehler, CEO of the association Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft, comments:
“After lengthy negotiati
EnWG amendment sends a clear signal: gas networks are part of the climate-neutral energy infrastructure
The use of networks for renewable gases must now be reliably secured
Kehler: “Transformation means further developing existing infrastructure—our gas networks are part of the solution.”
Today, the Bundestag is holding the first reading of the amendment to the Energy Industry Act (EnWG). By
Bio-LNG enables climate-friendly heavy-duty transport at significantly lower and more stable costs than diesel. Parliamentary conference “Bio-LNG in Logistics” highlights strong potential and the need for improved framework conditions. Kehler: “Especially in the current energy crisis, domestic Bio-LNG is a real competitive advantage. This should be taken into account in the current discussions on
Lhyfe's German hydrogen project in Lubmin has been acquired by PtX Development GmbH. Together with its financial partner KGAL, the company plans to expand the available land for the project by more than ten hectares to further increase capacity. According to the companies, this could potentially make the project Germany's largest hydrogen project.
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