Policy

German cabinet approves creation of a national core hydrogen pipeline network, to become law this year

The system will be targeted at energy-intensive industries and connect all regions of Germany, although exact routes have yet to be decided

A map showing the German part of the proposed European Hydrogen Backbone (not currently part of German government plans). The pinkc circles represent H2 import terminals and the green circles show salt caverns that could be used to store hydrogen.
A map showing the German part of the proposed European Hydrogen Backbone (not currently part of German government plans). The pinkc circles represent H2 import terminals and the green circles show salt caverns that could be used to store hydrogen.Photo: European Hydrogen Backbone
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Published 24 May 2023, 12:31Updated 25 May 2023, 12:44