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With the approval of the joint application of the transmission system operators, the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has given the go: “We are pleased that investment security is now in place and that we can finally get down to business and make our contribution to…

AFRY Management Consulting conducted a study for the realization of 10 GW hydrogen production capacity including grid connection by 2035. The results of the study clearly outlined that the offshore electrolysis & pipeline transport variant is the most time-efficient, cost-effective and environmentally & permit-friendly system…

The implementation of our offshore pipeline in the North Sea is taking shape: Minister Robert Habeck today handed over the early start of measures notice for the IPCEI project AquaDuctus as part of the so-called Hy2Infra wave at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and…

In order to enable hydrogen transports between Norway and Germany, Gassco AS (Gassco) and GASCADE Gastransport GmbH (GASCADE) signed a memorandum of understanding with the goal to transport hydrogen via pipeline in the North Sea. The agreement has been signed today at the “Hannover Messe”.…

The AquaDuctus hydrogen pipeline planned by GASCADE and Fluxys in the North Sea has today received state aid approval from the European Commission under the IPCEI hydrogen framework. The first AquaDuctus project section, which has now been notified as an IPCEI, provides for the construction…

In particular, the technical feasibility and legal planning feasibility of all phases of the project were examined and confirmed. In addition, commercial aspects, marketing potential, pricing and regulatory design options were analysed. A conceptual design for the offshore hydrogen pipeline connecting the various hydrogen production…

European relevance of the hydrogen pipeline project confirmed. Opportunity for access to funding instruments created.    On November 28, 2023, the European Commission published the final list of “Projects of Common Interest” (PCI) and confirmed the corresponding status for the AquaDuctus offshore pipeline. The PCI list comprises a…

System operators apply for PCI status for ambitious North Sea hydrogen infrastructure project Kassel/Brussels. GASCADE and Fluxys have applied to the European Commission for Project of Common Interest (PCI) status for the AquaDuctus project, marking a major step forward in their plans for an offshore…

Hydrogen as a low-carbon energy carrier plays an important role in achieving climate targets, decarbonizing industry and also in the issue of security of supply. To meet rising demand, hydrogen production in the EU must be ramped up. In doing so, the European community faces…

The North Sea holds great potential for affordable, secure and sustainable energy for Europe. In order to get this natural energy powerhouse up and running, to give the hydrogen economy a strong push and thus put Europe’s future energy supply on a firm footing, the…