Answers to your questions

Currently we assume that the CO₂ will be transported in liquid form at a pressure of at least 80-90 bar.

Basically, the network will be planned in a demand-oriented and future-proof manner. On the one hand, we will take into account the reported needs of the users, as well as the results of studies and especially the results of the national carbon management strategy. Initially, we envisage a north-south connection from Wilhelmshaven to the Swiss border as well as connections to the Netherlands (Rotterdam) and Belgium (Antwerp/Zeebrügge) and a development of the industrial regions in eastern Germany (e.g. Leipzig/Leuna) and Bavaria (e.g. Ingolstadt).

Unfortunately, the existing natural gas pipelines can only be used to a very limited extent due to the technical requirements for (dense) CO₂ transport. If possible, however, we will use the corridors of existing infrastructure to keep the necessary interventions as low as possible.

As an infrastructure operator, OGE exclusively markets transport capacities and is not active in commodities in any transport medium. For the commodity sector, OGE has teamed up with strong value chain partners.

Transport infrastructure is needed for transportation to both, storage sites and to ultimate further utilization of CO₂. The possible means of transport are truck, rail or ship transport as well as pipeline transportation. Here though, truck and rail transport are practical only for small quantities and short distances, while ships and pipelines are also suitable for larger volumes and greater distances. Pipeline transportation, however, offers a cost advantage for high capacities. Hence, in the long term, pipeline infrastructure has a task to connect particularly the major industrial locations where CO₂ occurs as process emissions and those where CO₂ is required as a raw material.^15, 16

OGE operates the biggest gas transmission grid in Germany with around 12,000 km of pipelines. It has many years of experience as an infrastructure operator, as well as excellent know-how in pipeline construction and the transport business. Furthermore, OGE has teamed up with strong partners for CO₂ infrastructure operation. Please feel free to contact us with your transport request or register on HyCo-Connect.

OGE works with partners who capture the process-related or energy-related CO₂ emissions in line with EU regulations. We transport this CO₂ from one of our partners to you.

OGE works with partners who are responsible for CO₂ storage and partners where CO₂ is used as a raw material or permanently bound in products. We transport your CO₂ to one of our partners, where it will be further processed or stored in line with EU regulations.

CO₂ transport refers to the transmission of captured carbon dioxide from industrial plants to locations where it is reused (CCU) or permanently stored (CCS). The aim is to reduce unavoidable emissions and make CO₂ usable as a raw material.

CO₂ is usually transported through pipelines in liquid form at a pressure of 80–90 bar.

The German government's national Carbon management Strategy describes measures for reducing and storing CO₂ emissions, particularly in industrial sectors where avoidance is difficult.

CO₂ transport requires special pipelines. Existing natural gas pipelines can only be used to a limited extent.

The idea is to create a needs-based network with north-south pipeline connections (Wilhelmshaven to the Swiss border) and connections to the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as industrial centres in eastern Germany and Bavaria.

The start of CO₂ transport will depend on construction progress and network planning. Preparations for the first pipeline sections are already underway.

Residents must expect temporary inconveniences such as noise, dust and construction site traffic. All construction activities will be carried out as carefully as possible and with the involvement of regional companies.

The construction time depends on the pipeline section in question. Some sections can be built in parallel to speed up implementation.

CO₂ transport via pipelines is considered safe. Strict technical standards and safety requirements apply.

Accompanying substances can be harmful to health. Protective measures and emergency plans are therefore in place.

Storage (CCS) is part of the long-term climate strategy. OGE works with partners specialising in storage and utilisation.

Yes, the network is to be open to all eligible users.