Main changes in this iteration:
- In the Czech Republic, an additional pipeline connecting Germany and the Czech Republic has been created. This pipeline aims to connect high potential hydrogen supply areas in Northern Germany and Baltics with expected high demand cluster in South Germany via the Czech Republic. Planned commissioning is subject to valid contractual obligations.
- In Portugal, Spain and France, the infrastructure is moving forward to 2030 with a new added stretch following the new offshore H2 interconnection between the Iberian Peninsula and Central Europe, including storage capacities in South West of France.
- In Belgium, the connection between Zeebrugge and Duinkerke has been accelerated from 2040 to 2030.
- In Germany, the maps were brought in line both with the recent PCI submissions by German TSOs and the hydrogen projects included in the updated version of the German National Network Development plan 2022-2032.
- In Denmark, the connection between Bornholm and Lubmin is set to be a separate pipeline in 2030, and the connection going through Jutland has been moved to the west.
- In Italy, a new segment is included near Rome, and new segment to Switzerland will be built by 2030.
Gas Connect Austria (GCA) is a member of the EHB initiative and is working intensively to make its infrastructure fit for future hydrogen transport. Austria's central location and well-developed gas infrastructure are ideally suited for a future hydrogen hub.
Please find latest EHB maps update here