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The European Commission has granted approval under EU State aid rules for Germany’s ambitious €3 billion scheme aimed at establishing a Hydrogen Core Network (HCN). This initiative forms a pivotal part of the EU’s Hydrogen Strategy and ‘Fit for 55’ package, designed to accelerate the deployment of renewable hydrogen infrastructure across Europe.

Germany’s notified scheme outlines support for the construction of a domestic HCN, crucial for long-distance hydrogen transport within Germany and its integration into the broader European hydrogen backbone connecting multiple Member States. The HCN project involves repurposing existing gas pipelines for hydrogen transport and building new hydrogen pipelines and compressor stations.