Pioneering UK-Germany Hydrogen Corridor Boosts European Energy Security
Key Ideas
  • GASCADE and National Gas sign MoU to establish a hydrogen corridor between the UK and Germany in the North Sea, facilitating cross-border hydrogen market.
  • The project includes offshore pipeline interconnections from Teesside/St Fergus to the German North Sea, enabling up to 20 gigawatts of hydrogen transportation capacity.
  • Aim is to accelerate industry decarbonization, enhance energy independence, and strengthen Europe's emerging hydrogen economy, promoting sustainable growth.
  • Partnership aligns with European energy policy frameworks, aiming for PCI or PMI status and incorporation into the TYNDP 2026 for strategic significance.
The German transmission system operator GASCADE and Great Britain’s NTS operator National Gas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the feasibility of establishing a hydrogen corridor between the two countries in the North Sea. This collaboration builds upon a feasibility study by Arup, Adelphi, and Dena, aiming to create critical infrastructure for a cross-border hydrogen market. The project involves offshore pipes starting in Teesside or St Fergus, connecting to the AquaDuctus pipeline in the German North Sea. The corridor will support up to 20 gigawatts of hydrogen transportation capacity bidirectionally, contributing to industry decarbonization and enhancing Europe's energy independence. The partnership between GASCADE and National Gas aims to strengthen European energy security, leveraging the UK’s renewable resources and Germany’s hydrogen storage capabilities. The project aligns with European initiatives for a robust hydrogen economy, reducing energy import dependency and promoting sustainable growth. Both companies plan to seek PCI or PMI status for the project, emphasizing its strategic importance within European energy policy frameworks, and intend to include it in the TYNDP 2026.
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