The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) is more than just a conduit for natural gas—it’s a critical component in Europe’s pursuit of energy security, diversification, and decarbonization. As the TAP Country Representative in Greece, Ioannis Maris, aptly pointed out, this infrastructure project isn’t merely about the present; it’s about envisioning a future where clean energy takes center stage.
The Bad Lauchstädt Energy Park, a flagship project in the country’s hydrogen endeavors, has announced significant progress in the conversion of a natural gas pipeline for hydrogen transportation. This development marks the advent of Germany’s first hydrogen pipeline, scheduled to commence operations in 2024.
The Netherlands has authoritatively started the development of its arranged 1,200 km hydrogen pipeline on Oct. 27, with an initial 30 km segment running in Rotterdam to begin tasks in 2025.
City Energy, the exclusive supplier of piped town gas in Singapore, has joined forces with Malaysia’s Gentari, a clean energy solutions provider under Petronas, to embark on a monumental joint feasibility study. Their shared vision: to construct a hydrogen pipeline stretching from the heart of Malaysia to the bustling streets of Singapore.
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide have embarked on a visionary project that could reshape the energy landscape. This collaboration is set to usher in a new era of sustainability, marked by the long-term supply of green and low carbon hydrogen to the TotalEnergies refining and petrochemical platform in Normandy.
The government’s A$2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program, managed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), aims to bridge the cost gap between green hydrogen production and market prices, propelling Australia’s renewable hydrogen ambitions to new heights.
Nearly a year ago, the BarMar hydrogen pipeline project was announced with great expectations, aiming to connect Spain and France, potentially revolutionizing the hydrogen landscape.
A significant milestone in Germany’s ambitious hydrogen strategy has just been achieved as a natural gas pipeline, designed for conversion to hydrogen, becomes operational. Open Grid Europe GmbH (OGE), the network operator, made the groundbreaking announcement, signaling the beginning of a nationwide hydrogen pipeline network.
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and parent company NiSource are advancing one of the country’s first controlled-setting hydrogen blending projects in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The project is testing the viability of hydrogen-natural gas blends at various levels to study potential consumer benefits and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
The Brainport region in the Netherlands is on the cusp of a major sustainable transformation, thanks to a proposed hydrogen pipeline that would connect the region to Germany and the North Sea.
