💧 Germany Kicks Off Hydrogen Pipeline Funding with First Payout from €24bn Fund

Germany has officially begun disbursing funds to hydrogen pipeline operators, marking a major step in the rollout of its 9,041km national hydrogen core network. The first payments were made from the country’s €24 billion amortisation fund (AMKG), designed to bridge the gap between high infrastructure costs and early low revenue returns. While celebrating the milestone, Economic Affairs and Climate Protection Minister Robert Habeck urged the EU and national regulators to adopt a more pragmatic approach. He emphasized the need to allow the use of all "colours" of hydrogen — including grey and blue — to get