The Association of Transmission System Operators Gas eV (FNB) has calculated what the path to a hydrogen transport network in Germany would look like in 2030. With a length of over 2 kilometers, the project called “H2030 Starting Network 1.200” is intended to be “the first step on the way from the vision of a supra-regional hydrogen network to its implementation,” says Inga Posch, Managing Director of FNB Gas. In Germany, “a completely new energy network would be created based on the existing natural gas network, which would give industries such as steel or chemicals the opportunity to become climate neutral.” Around 1.100 kilometers would be used to transport hydrogen by converting natural gas pipelines, and 100 kilometers would have to be newly built by 2030.
The “H2 Start Network 2030” is initially intended to essentially connect key needs in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony with green gas projects for hydrogen production in northern Germany. The basis is formed by 31 specific projects, including those from large industrial customers such as steelworks and refineries. By the end of 2030, 660 million euros would have to be invested. The association expects increases in transmission network fees of less than one percent in 2031.
FNB Gas is an association of large national and cross-border German gas transport companies. The association was founded at the end of 2012 by eleven members. One main focus is the gas network development plan, which has been drawn up by the transmission system operators since 2012.
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The “H2 Starting Network 2030” plan published by the transmission system operators / (c) FNB Gas
