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German government agency approves core hydrogen pipeline network, allowing construction to begin

Plans submitted earlier this year envision €18.9bn of investment into more than 9,000km of pipelines by 2032

Robert Habeck, German minister for economic affairs and climate, at a visit to the Leuna refinery's hydrogen liquefaction system in 2022. A repurposed gas pipeline to supply green hydrogen to Leuna is set to start operations by the end of 2025.
Robert Habeck, German minister for economic affairs and climate, at a visit to the Leuna refinery's hydrogen liquefaction system in 2022. A repurposed gas pipeline to supply green hydrogen to Leuna is set to start operations by the end of 2025.Photo: Getty Images
Senior Reporter
Published 22 October 2024, 09:41Updated 22 October 2024, 09:49
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