The Federal Network Agency today approved the construction of the Germany-wide hydrogen core network.
With an investment volume of 18.9 billion euros, Europe’s largest hydrogen network will be created by 2032, making it an important pillar of the climate-neutral energy system of the future.
Around 60% of the 9,040-kilometer network will be created by converting existing gas pipelines. 40% of the pipelines will be newly built.
The core network connects important industrial centers, ports and energy production sites and enables close links with our European neighbors.
In addition to the 15 transmission system operators, 10 distribution system operators are also involved in the core network.
Over the past 19 months, politicians, the Federal Network Agency and grid operators have worked together to lay the foundations for the hydrogen core grid.
Hydrogen is the only option for decarbonization for key German industries such as the steel and chemical industries; it also represents an important flexibility option for the electricity supply and can be used in the heating and transport sectors.
Source: FNB Gas e.V (German Gas Networks Association)
