Germany makes first payments to hydrogen pipeline operators from €24bn fund

But finance minister calls for regulatory 'pragmatism' and 'use of all H2 colours' to get molecules flowing

Germany's minister for economic affairs and climate protection, Robert Habeck, presents the plans for a Germany hydrogen core network
Germany's minister for economic affairs and climate protection, Robert Habeck, presents the plans for a Germany hydrogen core networkPhoto: BMWK
Published 25 March 2025, 11:29Updated 25 March 2025, 13:23
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