Unlocking Potential: Future Germany-UK Subsea Hydrogen Pipeline Study
Key Ideas
  • The joint feasibility study by the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the German Federal Ministry confirms the 'great potential' for a future subsea hydrogen pipeline between Germany and the UK.
  • The study outlines high-level infrastructure requirements, regulatory measures, and a roadmap for implementing and operating the hydrogen pipeline, emphasizing the importance of cross-border hydrogen trade for decarbonizing energy-intensive sectors.
  • Various route options were assessed, including connections to Germany offshore, Germany onshore, the Netherlands onshore, and Belgium onshore, to enable efficient hydrogen trading between the two countries.
  • The collaboration between the UK and Germany in the field of energy and climate protection, with a focus on hydrogen as a key element for achieving climate-neutral energy supply, showcases a strong commitment to international hydrogen industry development.
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) recently presented the results of a joint feasibility study on a potential subsea hydrogen pipeline between the UK and Germany. The study, part of the 2023 UK-Germany Hydrogen Partnership, examined the political framework, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory, technical, and commercial measures for implementing a hydrogen pipeline. Results confirmed the 'great potential' for a future Germany-UK hydrogen pipeline through the North Sea. The study's outputs included high-level infrastructure requirements, regulatory measures, and a roadmap for enabling hydrogen trade between the two countries. Route options assessed range from connections to Germany offshore to onshore connections in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. The State Secretary at BMWK highlighted the importance of hydrogen for climate-neutral energy supply and praised the study's role in facilitating cross-border hydrogen trade. The joint declaration of intent signed by the UK and Germany in 2023 further underscores their commitment to developing an international hydrogen industry.
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