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EU invests 3.5 million euros in hydrogen network between Germany and France!
Freiburg im Breisgau will be connected to France's hydrogen network for the first time through an EU-supported hydrogen project.
EU invests 3.5 million euros in hydrogen network between Germany and France!
The green gold of the future, hydrogen, not only ensures a good atmosphere, but also a breath of fresh air in the energy industry. An exciting project that is causing a stir in this regard is the cross-border hydrogen project between Germany and France. How Hydrogen Central reports, the EU Commission will support this project with 3.5 million euros, a clear step towards a sustainable energy future.
The project is part of the “Connecting Europe Facility for Energy” (CEF) program and is put together by the German network operator terranets bw and the French NaTran. The aim is to create diversified import routes for hydrogen, starting with connecting Freiburg im Breisgau with hydrogen production sites in France.
A network for the future
What makes it all special? The “RHYn Interco” will be the first 100 percent hydrogen-based network in Baden-Württemberg. The EU has also granted the project “Project of Common Interest (PCI)” status, which underlines its importance. The hydrogen network in the Upper Rhine region will be commissioned from 2029, with the first deliveries planned for industrial and mobility customers in the Offenburg and Kehl areas as early as 2035. If all goes well, a nationwide hydrogen main grid measuring an impressive 9,000 kilometers in length will become a reality by 2032.
This recovery in the hydrogen economy is supported by a major investment: EU member states have agreed to a proposal to provide 1.25 billion euros through the CEF for 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects, such as CINEA announced. In addition, these projects all have the status of “Projects of Common Interest”, and those who have a hand in the game can look forward to stronger networking in the European energy landscape.
A big step into the green future
But that's not all! The IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest) to promote hydrogen infrastructure has also received the green light. As the German representation of the EU reports, seven member states, including Germany, France and Italy, mobilized up to €6.9 billion in public funds last year. The goal is clear: to improve the supply of renewable hydrogen and reduce dependence on natural gas. This law will sustainably boost the hydrogen economy.
A total of up to 33 projects from 32 companies are to be realized in the coming years. The funding will help not only to install large-scale electrolyzers for hydrogen production, but also to build long-distance pipelines and hydrogen storage facilities. All of this supports decarbonization and thus our path to a more sustainable Europe.
In this time of change, we can see that hydrogen is not only a beacon of hope, but could also soon become part of our everyday lives as an integral part of the energy transition. Let's stay tuned and watch with interest how developments progress!