Evonik Industries AG, one of Germany's major specialty chemical companies, has unveiled a 50-kilometer pipeline network to transport hydrogen gas from production sites to industrial areas in North Rhine-Westphalia. The pipeline, originating from Legden, consists of a repurposed natural gas pipeline and newly constructed sections dedicated to hydrogen transport, connecting key industrial zones like the Marl Chemical Park and the Gelsenkirchen refinery. This initiative is part of the broader GET H2 Nukleus project, which focuses on delivering green hydrogen generated through electrolysis to industrial clients in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. Andreas Cieslik, Head of Evonik's Pipeline Business, highlighted the successful completion of the project after two years of rigorous work to adapt the pipeline infrastructure for hydrogen transport in response to the increasing demand. As Germany progresses towards achieving its greenhouse gas neutrality goal by 2045, the Marl Chemical Park is emerging as a significant hydrogen hub, hosting projects like producing green methanol and the Rheticus research initiative. The Rheticus collaboration between Evonik and Siemens Energy is dedicated to developing methods for synthesizing specialty chemicals from CO2 and water using renewable energy sources. Evonik is also investing in a pilot plant for producing anion exchange membranes essential for AEM electrolysis, a key process in green hydrogen production.