Germany’s €20bn hydrogen pipeline network delayed until 2037 as coalition parties agree on financing structure

The 9,700km network will be funded by private investors, who will be guaranteed a 6.7% return on equity before taxes, new agreement says

The three coalition party leaders (l-r): Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck (Greens), Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and finance minister Christian Lindner.
The three coalition party leaders (l-r): Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck (Greens), Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and finance minister Christian Lindner.Photo: Getty
Published 8 April 2024, 14:58Updated 10 April 2024, 11:52