Germany Considers Future Use of Nord Stream-2 for Hydrogen Transportation
Key Ideas
  • Discussions are ongoing in Germany regarding repurposing the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline to transport 'green' hydrogen from Finland.
  • The German government, facing pressure post-court decision, is considering options for the pipeline's future use, potentially including natural gas transportation from Russia.
  • Nord Stream 2 operator plans to restore damaged line by 2030 for gas supplies, with possibilities of transporting hydrogen mixes.
  • There are considerations to set up hydrogen production facilities from Russian natural gas in Europe near consumer markets to mitigate risks associated with hydrogen transportation via export gas pipelines.
Germany is currently in talks about the prospective utilization of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline for the transportation of 'green' hydrogen from Finland. The German government and industrial circles are contemplating the revival of the pipeline for importing hydrogen, alongside potential natural gas transport from Russia. Despite denying concrete plans for the pipeline's future, insiders reveal that Germany aims to take control of the situation following a court ruling. The pipeline operator, Nord Stream 2, intends to repair the damaged line and resume gas supplies by 2030. Discussions also involve the possibility of transporting hydrogen mixes through the pipeline. Gazprom has suggested that hydrogen levels up to 70% can be accommodated in the pipeline, although risks regarding contractual obligations and system investments exist. As an alternative, creating hydrogen production facilities from Russian natural gas in Europe near consumers is being considered to mitigate these risks.
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