Nowega's Hydrogen Initiative: A Green Revolution Begins
Berlin, Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
Nowega launched a 55-kilometre hydrogen network in Germany, marking a major leap towards sustainable energy. Using mostly existing pipelines, it’s a nifty example of eco-friendly innovation. Green energy, here we come!
Major Infrastructure Milestone
I’m excited to report that on March 30, 2025, Nowega GmbH initiated a groundbreaking development in Germany’s hydrogen future. The company began filling its first pipeline segment with 28,500 cubic metres of hydrogen at their Nordhorn site [1]. This 55-kilometer stretch between Lingen and Bad Bentheim represents the first operational section of Germany’s ambitious hydrogen core network [2][3].
Smart Resource Utilization
What’s particularly clever about this project is how it maximizes existing infrastructure. The network consists of 95% repurposed pipelines that have been converted for hydrogen transport [4]. This approach demonstrates remarkable efficiency in infrastructure development, saving both resources and time. The project received crucial backing from both the federal government and Lower Saxony state through the IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest) funding programme [4].
Future Prospects
Looking ahead, this network is set to become fully operational by 2026 [5]. The infrastructure will play a vital role in connecting hydrogen production facilities, storage locations, and consumers across Germany [5]. It’s worth noting that this initiative forms part of the GET H2 network [4], marking a significant step in Germany’s broader energy transition strategy [GPT].