New MoU paves the way for hydrogen supply chain in Central Europe
A recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between FluxSwiss, Transitgas, OGE, Fluxys TENP and Snam, marks a significant step towards enhancing hydrogen supply in Central Europe, particularly in Baden-Württemberg in Germany and north-western Italy.
The MoU facilitates cooperation among the parties to ensure technical and operational compatibility. This includes assessing necessary modifications to the infrastructure and aligning the timelines for ramp-up of H₂ and commissioning.
The partnership aims to create an additional hydrogen supply source by leveraging the existing transit pipeline infrastructure.
The intended infrastructure will cross the Alps connecting Italy to Germany via Switzerland, facilitating imports from North Africa. The route will enhance access to hydrogen markets, support decarbonisation goals and diversification of supply routes.
About OGE
With a pipeline network of around 12,000 kilometres in length, OGE is an integral part of the German and European energy supply and one of Europe’s leading gas transmission system operators. OGE plays a key role in shaping tomorrow’s hydrogen infrastructure, already implementing initial projects for the H₂ core network.
About Fluxys TENP GmbH
Fluxys TENP GmbH markets around 64% of TENP transport capacities. Fluxys is also involved in the NEL, EUGAL and OAL pipeline systems via its sister company Fluxys Deutschland GmbH. As a Fluxys Group company, we want to make an important contribution to European security of supply and decarbonisation.
About Transitgas AG
The purpose of the company is to construct, maintain, and operate the 292 km long natural gas pipeline which stretches from the northern to the southern border of Switzerland. As part of a leasing contract, the company has let the use of its asset to FluxSwiss SAGL and Swissgas AG.
About FluxSwiss
FluxSwiss markets approx. 90% of capacity in the Transitgas system. We combine expertise with close customer interaction to provide high-level services for supplying into Italy or Northwest Europe. As a Fluxys group company it is our mission to contribute to a sustainable energy future and aim to commercialise hydrogen transport capacity on the Transitgas pipeline by mid 2030.
About Snam
With 80 years of experience in the construction and management of infrastructure, we enable the energy transition today thanks to an integrated, sustainable, and technologically advanced asset system. With a network of approximately 38,000 km in Italy and abroad we take care of the transportation of gas in the interests of Italy and Europe.
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