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21 May 2026 / Cooperation

Gasunie, Open Grid Europe and Thyssengas signed joint development agreement to develop hydrogen corridor between the Netherlands and Germany

Cross border hydrogen infrastructure between the Netherlands and Germany crucial for the decarbonization of industry in Northwest Europe. Agreement between Gasunie, Open Grid Europe and Thyssengas marks a significant milestone in connecting the national hydrogen networks of the Netherlands and Germany. Strategic opportunities for both countries: As an importer, producer, and transit country, the Netherlands ensures a reliable supply of hydrogen for Germany.

13 May 2026 / Cooperation

Strong Market Launch: Demand for Capacity in the Hydrogen Core Network Exceeds Expectations

The demand for transport capacity in the future hydrogen core network has already exceeded network operators’ expectations at the very start of the reservation phase. Market interest is a clear signal of the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy in Germany.

9 April 2026 / Cooperation

H2med project officially renewed as European "Project of Common Interest" (PCI)

The H2med project reaches a key milestone again: The list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) has been published on April, 9th, 2026 in the Official Journal of the European Union. It is confirming the award of the PCI label to the BarMar (Barcelona-Marseille) and CelZa (Celorico da Beira-Zamora) interconnections, as well as the national backbones jointly forming the H2med corridor.

23 March 2026

Shaping the future of energy together – safely, sustainably and with bright prospects for the future

OGE publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report

19 March 2026 / Cooperation

Reservation of hydrogen transport capacities starts

Hydrogen core network operators have launched coordi- nated capacity reservation process on 19 March 2026

5 March 2026 / Cooperation

Publication of a second market information package

Hydrogen core network operators to launch coordinated capacity reservation process on 19 March 2026

4 March 2026 / Cooperation

EWE NETZ secures option to connect to H2 core network in Dörpen

EWE NETZ secures option to connect to H2 core network in Dörpen

2 March 2026 / Cooperation

Stadtwerke Schüttorf-Emsbüren secures connection option

Contract signed for valve station on Nordsee-Ruhr-Link III

25 February 2026 / Cooperation

Hydrogen as an economic factor: district takes on pioneering role

Minister for Economic Affairs, Grant Hendrik Tonne, virtually attends signing of contract to connect to hydrogen core network

19 December 2025

OGE: “Few positive signals in NEST decision”

Open Grid Europe GmbH (OGE) sees natural gas network as key pillar in transition to a climate-friendly and resilient energy supply.

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