FNB Gas unveils plans for Germany’s hydrogen core network, estimating a €20 billion investment by 2032. With a sprawling 9,700 km, the network aims to reshape existing natural gas pipelines, presenting a cost-effective and rapid strategy. Privately financed and backed by German government support, this initiative positions Germany at the forefront of hydrogen infrastructure development.
German economy ministry has issued a warning about a potentially higher future demand for hydrogen storage capacity than initially anticipated. The revelation, outlined in the ‘Green Paper Hydrogen Storage,’ points to a potential underestimation of demand, attributed to uncertainties regarding supply bottlenecks and an optimization logic based on economic criteria used in earlier estimates.
In a collaborative effort to explore the immense potential of the low-carbon hydrogen sector, the Nigerian and German governments convened during the 2nd German-Nigeria Symposium on Green Hydrogen. The goal is to leverage the rich resource base of both nations for a sustainable and eco-friendly energy transition.
Germany has pledged EUR 23.1 million (USD 24.65 million) to South Africa. The financing, orchestrated by development bank KfW on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is designated to advance the development of a robust green hydrogen economy in South Africa.
Siemens Energy, a key player in the global energy landscape, is spearheading the green hydrogen revolution with the initiation of electrolyzer production in Berlin. This milestone signals a significant leap toward large-scale green hydrogen adoption and a vital step in the global transition away from fossil fuels.
The German wind association, BWO, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative, calling for tenders on offshore electrolysers to propel green hydrogen production. The move comes in the wake of the 2022 revision of the German Offshore Wind Energy Act, WindSeeG, granting regulatory powers to the Climate Ministry.
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 quest for sustainable energy solutions has led Germany to engage in discussions with Algeria, setting the stage for a potentially significant partnership in the world of green hydrogen. According to a press release from the German Ministry of the Economy, both nations are exploring the possibility of Algeria becoming a major supplier of green hydrogen to Europe’s largest economy.
This partnership aims to source 80 megawatts (MW) of green electricity from the “Sande Hybrid Energy Park,” currently under construction in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Germany and Algeria are delving into a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tapping into North Africa’s abundant renewable energy resources.
