Germany's Bundesnetzagentur (BNA) has given the green light to the country's ambitious hydrogen grid plan, a key step towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. The plan involves repurposing 56% of the 9,040km pipeline network from the existing gas grid, with an estimated cost of EUR 18.9bn. This investment is being supported by state guarantees and EUR 3bn in subsidies from the European Commission. Economy Minister Robert Habeck highlighted the grid's importance in connecting hydrogen producers to industrial consumers like the steel sector. The grid's construction is set to commence as early as 2023, with a goal to have most of it operational by 2032 and fully completed by 2037. As part of its climate strategy, Germany aims to develop 10 GW of electrolyser capacity by 2030 to produce green hydrogen from surplus renewable energy. To meet its hydrogen demands, the country will rely on imports, including hydrogen derivatives, facilitated through terminals in northern Germany. The hydrogen grid will not only enhance Germany's domestic hydrogen supply but also establish transit routes with neighboring countries, strengthening regional hydrogen cooperation. Despite the enthusiasm for hydrogen as a clean energy solution, some green hydrogen projects across Europe have faced setbacks due to cost challenges and limited market interest. Germany's strategic approach to hydrogen infrastructure expansion and import strategy reflects its commitment to sustainable energy practices and the fight against climate change.