GASCADE announces 400 km of natural gas pipeline in Germany to be converted to transport hydrogen in 2025
Published by Alfred Hamer,
Editorial Assistant
World Pipelines,
GASCADE Gastransport GmbH has announced that the initial filling of the first pipeline section within the ‘Flow – making hydrogen happen’ program has been successfully started. As part of this project, around 400 km of a previous natural gas pipeline with a diameter of 1.4 m will be gradually converted to transport hydrogen by the end of 2025. This is the first project of its kind in the world. It will create a substantial part of a north-south highway for hydrogen transportation.
“With this conversion, GASCADE is not only demonstrating its technological expertise and innovative know-how but also sending a strong signal for the hydrogen economy. We are proud to be starting the commissioning of the first large-scale hydrogen pipelines in Germany now This provides planning certainty for the market ramp-up of the value chain worldwide,” says Managing Director Christoph von dem Bussche.
“The ‘Flow – making hydrogen happen’ program is a central component of GASCADE's strategy of making existing infrastructure available for the transport of hydrogen quickly and cost-effectively. Converting the pipelines creates the basis for a safe and efficient hydrogen supply in Germany,” explains Managing Director Ulrich Benterbusch.
By initially filling the first section of ‘Flow – making hydrogen happen’, GASCADE says it is doing pioneering work in the hydrogen sector and making energy history. The pipeline conversion aims to contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and promoting renewable energies.
“Our vision is to create a sustainable and climate-friendly energy future. With ‘Flow – making hydrogen happen’, we are setting a new standard in the industry and showing that we are successfully taking the necessary steps. I would like to express my particular gratitude to all colleagues involved for their great commitment,” adds Flow program manager Dirk Flandrich.
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