Danish Government's Commitment to Hydrogen Pipeline Project Amid Delay
Key Ideas
- Danish government reaffirms support for hydrogen pipeline project despite a delay of at least three years in the commissioning schedule.
- The project, aimed at supplying green hydrogen to German industry, now targets commissioning in 2032, a shift from the initial goal of 2028.
- Efforts are underway to minimize the delay, with plans to potentially commission the pipeline's first stage in 2031.
- The Danish energy minister emphasizes the importance of robust measures to ensure the project's successful implementation.
The Danish government is standing firm in its backing of a hydrogen pipeline project despite facing a setback in its timeline. The project, designed to supply green hydrogen to German industries, has experienced a delay of at least three years. The new projected commissioning date for the onshore 'hydrogen backbone' interconnector project is 2032, shifting from the original target of 2028. Despite this delay, the government is committed to supporting the project, aiming to potentially advance the commissioning of the pipeline's initial phase to 2031. Danish Energy Minister Aagaard has highlighted the ongoing efforts to strengthen the project's timeline and mitigate the delay. Scandinavia's aspiration to establish itself as a significant green hydrogen supplier to Germany faces challenges with the extended timeline but remains supported by governmental initiatives to ensure the project's ultimate success.