VNG and HyCC, in collaboration with VNG Handel & Vertrieb and the Dutch firm HyCC, have announced plans to develop a 500MW green hydrogen facility in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany. This project, known as GreenRoot, is intended to cater to domestic energy needs and promote sustainable value creation in the region. The facility will be strategically located near the Piesteritz agro-chemical park and aims to connect to Germany's hydrogen core network, aligning with the country's ambitious hydrogen production and import strategies. The project timeline includes the approval and consultation phase in 2025, a final investment decision in 2026, and operations starting in 2029. While the full 500MW capacity may not be operational by 2029, achieving this milestone would place GreenRoot among Germany's largest green hydrogen production facilities. Stakeholders stress the importance of regulatory flexibility, enhanced funding mechanisms, and economic viability for the successful execution of projects like GreenRoot. They advocate for more supportive regulations and economic conditions to ensure competitive pricing and widespread adoption of green hydrogen. Despite recent political changes in Germany, industry experts remain optimistic about the nation's hydrogen industry, citing the approval of the hydrogen core network as a significant step towards creating a secure and supportive environment for hydrogen-related activities. The project aims to facilitate the feed-in and feed-out of significant capacities of hydrogen, connecting import terminals to industrial hubs across the country, in line with EU regulations and decarbonization efforts.