Gasunie, Thyssengas and Gasunie Deutschland sign agreement for first cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure between the Netherlands and Germany
Gasunie in the Netherlands and Thyssengas H2 and Gasunie Deutschland in Germany want to develop a cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure between the Netherlands and Germany. This week, they signed an agreement for the joint realisation of this infrastructure. The connection will largely consist of existing natural gas pipelines.
The border points in Oude Statenzijl (Groningen) and Vlieghuis (Drenthe) will form a crucial link, connecting the Dutch industrial regions, import routes and storage and production facilities with industrial regions in Germany and the rest of north-western Europe.
Agreements needed for safe, reliable hydrogen transport
The agreements set out important technical and organisational aspects, including schedule, location, capacity, pressure and other specifications. Such agreements are needed to be able to transport hydrogen safely and reliably across the border. Signing these agreements is a good first step towards the complete realisation of multiple cross-border hydrogen connections between the Netherlands and Germany.
Cross-border hydrogen trade and transport
Gasunie’s Director of Hydrogen Transport Helmie Botter, explains,
Cross-border hydrogen trade and transport is crucial for a properly functioning hydrogen market in north-western Europe.
”The agreements we’ve made not only enable transport via our infrastructure between the Netherlands and Germany (Ruhr region), but also to and from Denmark. We’re striving to create an integrated hydrogen market and working together closely with our fellow TSOs to make cross-border transport as easy as possible.”
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Gasunie, Thyssengas and Gasunie Deutschland sign agreement for first cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure between the Netherlands and Germany, source