Gasunie plans to develop a hydrogen production, transportation and storage network in the German North Sea
Gasunie applies for North Sea hydrogen network PCI
The Dutch gas infrastructure firm plans to commission German network by 2030
Dutch gas infrastructure company Gasunie is seeking Project of Common Interest (PCI) status from the EU for a potential hydrogen production, transportation and storage network in and surrounding the German North Sea, scheduled for commissioning by 2030. PCI status is awarded to cross-border projects linking two or more member states’ energy systems. These projects benefit from accelerated permitting as well as funding via the €5.8bn ($6.2bn) Connecting Europe Facility. The German network would enable large-scale imports of hydrogen from Norway, as well as supply of green hydrogen produced by future North Sea windfarms. Gasunie plans to connect the German network to a potential Dutch network,
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