Building Bridges: UK-Germany Hydrogen Corridor for a Sustainable European Energy System
Key Ideas
- GASCADE and National Gas signed a MoU to explore establishing a hydrogen corridor between the UK and Germany in the North Sea, aiming for a sustainable European energy system.
- The project will include two offshore pipeline sections connecting the UK mainland with GASCADE's AquaDuctus pipeline project in Germany, promoting cross-border hydrogen market development.
- The collaboration signifies a crucial step towards decarbonizing industry through green hydrogen and enhancing Europe's energy independence and resilience.
- The partnership aims to leverage the UK's renewable resources and Germany's hydrogen capabilities to strengthen European energy security and support climate ambitions.
GASCADE and National Gas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of a hydrogen corridor between the UK and Germany in the North Sea through an offshore pipeline interconnection. The aim of this project is to contribute to a secure, resilient, and sustainable European energy system. The initiative builds upon the results of a feasibility study by Arup, Adelphi, and Dena, focusing on the development of a cross-border hydrogen market. The UK-Germany Hydrogen Corridor project will involve two offshore pipeline sections, with the first starting from the UK mainland and connecting to GASCADE's AquaDuctus pipeline project in Germany. By linking the substantial hydrogen production potential in the UK with the demand in Germany and continental Europe, the project will enhance the decarbonization of industry and improve Europe's energy independence. The collaboration between the two transmission system operators is seen as a crucial milestone for Europe's energy future, enabling the leveraging of renewable resources in the UK and hydrogen capabilities in Germany to diversify energy imports and strengthen energy security. The CEOs of GASCADE and National Gas expressed their commitment to working together to support Europe's climate ambitions and to build a more resilient energy system that benefits all stakeholders.