The network operators GASCADE Gastransport, Ferngas, and Thüringer Energienetze (TEN) presented the current status of the conversion of the Thuringian energy network to hydrogen at a second hydrogen conference. As early as March 2024, the network operators had concluded a framework agreement on this.
The agreement provides for close coordination between the companies as a basis for planning and
BASF and ExxonMobil have agreed on a strategic collaboration to further develop methane pyrolysis technology. The goal is to create even more efficient and cost-effective low-emission hydrogen solutions for industrial processes. In addition to advancing methane pyrolysis technology, the partnership also includes the construction of a demonstration plant.
This plant is to be built at ExxonMobil’
Since mid-November, a fully digital application and approval platform for hydrogen core grid pipelines has been available for the first time. Pilot hydrogen core grid operators can submit their permit applications via this platform, while participating authorities process them entirely digitally.
The new solution is based on an administrative agreement between the Federal Ministry for Digital a
The gas grid in the town of Putlitz in the German state of Brandenburg, operated by the utility EMB Energie Brandenburg, is being supplied entirely with biomethane for the first time. The biomethane is sourced from Biogasproduktion Putlitz, a facility operated by the DAH Group. This step is made possible by the facility’s connection to EMB’s gas network. Another prerequisite is the DAH Group’s pla
At the conclusion of the H2Go project, the Fraunhofer ISI has published an updated monitoring report on the development of fuel cell technology in Germany. The analysis shows that, in international comparison, Germany remains one of the leading locations for research and development, particularly in the area of fuel cell technology patents. However, the report also highlights major uncertainties i
Following the completion of initial customer-focused trials, Daimler Truck is launching a second testing phase for fuel cell trucks in cross-industry logistics operations. To this end, Daimler Truck is expanding its cooperation to include five additional partners. The aim of the project is to test the practical applicability of hydrogen trucks under real-world conditions and to collect valuable da
The leaders of the governing coalition agreed in yesterday’s coalition committee meeting on adjustments to the power plant strategy. For 2026, ten gigawatts of new dispatchable capacity are to be tendered, which are to be connected to the grid by 2031. Eight gigawatts are planned as hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants, while two gigawatts will be tendered on a technology-neutral basis. All new g
Germany and Finland are intensifying their cooperation in the hydrogen sector, thereby strengthening their position in the European market. The focus is on the commissioning of the first industrial-scale green hydrogen plant in Harjavalta, Finland, built by the Finnish company P2X Solutions Oy. The plant's centerpiece is a 20-megawatt electrolyzer from the German manufacturer Sunfire SE, based in
Germany and the Czech Republic aim to significantly enhance their bilateral cooperation in the field of hydrogen infrastructure and thereby advance the development of a cross-border hydrogen network. As the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action announced yesterday, a joint working group will address technical, regulatory, and economic aspects of hydrogen network integration. The
CO₂ footprint as a benchmark: Key issues paper advocates inclusion of the entire building
Level playing field for all technologies: Gas network and green methane must be part of the solution space.
Kehler: “The current law is too complex and technology-restrictive. The result is a lack of confidence among modernizers and poor market figures.”
The current Building Energy Act (GEG) has missed i
OMV and energy company Masdar have signed a binding agreement to establish a joint venture that will finance, build, and operate a 140 MW electrolysis plant in Bruck an der Leitha. The project is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and is intended to be a key component in the decarbonization path of the OMV refinery in Schwechat.
Construction of the plant began in September 2025, with comm
The carbon dioxide storage act lays the foundation for CCS and carbon management as climate protection technologies.
The hydrogen acceleration act sets the pace, but projects and targets remain unclear.
Kehler: “Both laws are crucial building blocks for a future-proof energy supply. Without the right framework conditions, however, the progress will fizzle out.”
The Bundestag yesterday passed
With a comprehensive transport package adopted in early November, the European Commission has set a new course for climate-neutral mobility in Europe. At its core is the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), which aims to boost investment in renewable and low-carbon fuels, particularly for the aviation and maritime sectors. The initiative is designed to bring the EU closer to its goal of a
At the start of the 2025/2026 heating season, the “Deutsche Ostsee” Energie-Terminal achieved a new record for monthly gas deliveries. In October, a total of 4.1 terawatt hours of natural gas were fed into the German transmission network via the terminal. According to the terminal operator Deutsche ReGas, this amount corresponds to the average monthly consumption of around six million two-person h
Rheinmetall AG, together with several partner companies, today presented a concept for the production of synthetic fuels. The aim of the project is to enable European armed forces to produce synthetic fuels independently. The project, called “Giga PtX,” envisions the establishment of a Europe-wide network of several hundred modular e-fuel production plants in cooperation with additional project pa
With a ceremonial groundbreaking, Südzucker AG has started construction of its new Bio Energy Hub at the Chemical and Industrial Park Zeitz-Tröglitz in Saxony-Anhalt. From autumn 2027, a state-of-the-art biomethane plant will go into operation there, converting by-products from sugar production into energy. The goal of the project is to gradually shift the site’s energy supply from fossil to renew
Ensuring that Power-to-X and hydrogen projects comply with existing regulations is essential on the path to net zero. Against this backdrop, Siemens and the Munich-based technology startup atmen have entered into a global strategic partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to combine Siemens’ digital tools for plant and supply chain planning with atmen’s certification software. In this way, bot
Agricultural machinery manufacturer New Holland is expanding its range of alternative drive systems with a new tractor that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG) or biomethane, specifically designed for larger farms and operators of biogas plants.
The T7.270 Methane Power is based on New Holland’s established T7 series and, according to the manufacturer, will be available to order in Europe from
With the commissioning of a new Bio-LNG filling station in Großmehring near Ingolstadt, Dutch company Rolande – a member of DIE GAS- UND WASSERSTOFFWIRTSCHAFT – continues to expand its network of stations in Germany. Located directly on the A9 motorway, one of Europe’s key north–south transport corridors, the site aims to strengthen the supply of sustainable fuel for freight carriers and logistics
Since the end of October, the Pfenning Group has been using climate-neutral trucks for regional transport around Nerdlen (Vulkaneifel district). This is made possible by the construction of a new CNG filling station suitable for heavy goods vehicles by OG Clean Fuels. Currently, 20 Iveco CNG trucks are on order, and the fleet is expected to grow to 60 vehicles in the future. This aligns with the g
