OGE and Nowega Collaborate on Building First H₂ Pipeline in Borken District
Key Ideas
- Gas grid operator OGE and Nowega are partnering to construct the HEp hydrogen pipeline in Borken district, connecting storage facilities and repurposed pipelines.
- The 11-kilometer DN 400 pipeline is a key component of the regional hydrogen network, scheduled for completion this year.
- The HEp project is part of the GET H2 initiative and an Important Project of Common European Interest, receiving funding from both federal and state ministries.
- The collaboration highlights a significant step towards advancing hydrogen infrastructure and supporting the transition to cleaner energy in the region.
Gas grid operator Open Grid Europe GmbH (OGE) has joined forces with Nowega GmbH to embark on the construction of a dedicated hydrogen pipeline known as HEp in the Borken district of Germany. This pipeline, spanning from Heek to Epe, will link the cavern storage field in Epe to an existing pipeline in the northern Ruhr area that is undergoing conversion for hydrogen transportation. The project, with a total length of approximately 11 kilometers, is set to be operational later this year. Recognized as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) within the GET H2 initiative, the HEp pipeline is receiving financial support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection, and Energy of North Rhine Westphalia. This collaborative effort underscores a significant advancement in building hydrogen infrastructure, facilitating the shift towards sustainable energy practices in the region.
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