Germany’s Hydrogen Vision: Pioneering a Diversified Supply Chain

Germany is taking bold steps towards a sustainable future with its new draft hydrogen import strategy! The plan, set to be agreed upon on July 24th, aims for a diversified import structure for green hydrogen, leveraging pipelines from countries like Denmark, Norway, the UK, and eventually northern Africa. Key Highlights: Green & Low-Carbon Hydrogen: Emphasis on green hydrogen from renewables, but also allowing low-carbon hydrogen, including natural gas-derived hydrogen with CO2 capture. State Support Programs: Utilizing H2Global, IPCEI, and climate contracts to build a robust supply system. Sustainability & Social Standards: Ensuring imported hydrogen meets social, environmental, and local value creation standards. International Certification: Advocating for global standards to ensure compliance. This strategy is a significant move towards decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like steelmaking and the chemical industry. Recently, Germany awarded its first contract for green ammonia from Egypt, marking a milestone in this journey.