Hydrogen Core Network - The Federal Network Agency's Strategy For The Energy Transition

On 22 October 2024, the Federal Network Agency approved the Germany-wide hydrogen core network, which will form the basis for the national hydrogen infrastructure in future. The core network, which is scheduled for completion by 2032, has a planned total length of 9,040 kilometres and will connect central hydrogen production, import and consumption locations in Germany. The project will therefore make a significant contribution to a climate-neutral energy supply. The estimated investment costs for the project amount to around 18.9 billion euros. Klaus Müller, President of the Federal Network Agency, described the approval as a "starting point for the development of a Germany-wide hydrogen infrastructure".