EnBW, a German energy company, is set to invest approximately €1bn in establishing and expanding a national hydrogen core network (HCN) within Germany by 2032. This initiative is part of a larger plan approved by the European Commission, involving a total of €3bn in funding for a 9,700km hydrogen network. The network will consist of repurposed natural gas pipelines and new dedicated hydrogen pipelines. EnBW's subsidiaries, terranets bw and VNG/ONTRAS Gastransport, have submitted commitments for pipeline projects to the Federal Network Agency for approval. The integration of existing natural gas pipelines and the construction of new hydrogen transport pipelines across different regions of Germany are key components of this infrastructure expansion. The CEO of EnBW, Dirk Güsewell, expressed strong support for the hydrogen network project, highlighting the company's commitment to investing in the energy transition. He emphasized the gradual nature of establishing an efficient hydrogen infrastructure and stressed the importance of offering investment incentives for rapid development. Despite some improvements still needed in the financing framework, EnBW remains dedicated to contributing significantly to the energy sector through substantial investments by 2030. This ambitious investment in hydrogen infrastructure signifies a major step towards achieving renewable energy goals and transitioning towards a more sustainable energy landscape in Germany.