Twente gears up for hydrogen future with German network connection
Twente businesses and industries are set to benefit from a new hydrogen connection to Germany, reducing carbon emissions and boosting sustainable energy use. The project, supported by the province of Overijssel, aims to repurpose existing pipelines and could be operational by late 2027.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Consortium | Twente-German consortium, including Cogas and Thyssengas |
| Connection Location | Near Nordhorn, Germany |
| Pipeline Repurposing | Existing Cogas pipeline near Denekamp |
| Operational Timeline | Expected by end of 2027 |
| Provincial Support | Subsidy from the province of Overijssel |
| Target Users | Industries requiring high temperatures, difficult to decarbonize |
| Regional Goal | Hydrogen availability for entrepreneurs by 2030 |
| Test Location | HyField in Enschede, for hydrogen applications training and testing |
The province of Overijssel plays a key role in fostering regional energy transitions by providing subsidies and facilitating collaborations between public and private entities. Grid operator Cogas is responsible for managing and developing energy infrastructure in the Twente region, ensuring reliable and sustainable energy supply.
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Twents-German consortium takes major step: connection to German hydrogen network to bring hydrogen to Twente
A Twente-German consortium has taken an important step toward making hydrogen available in Twente. Grid operator Cogas signed a contract in Enschede with German grid operator Thyssengas for a connection to the German hydrogen network near Nordhorn.
The province of Overijssel is supporting this initiative with a subsidy. In addition, the parties involved have agreed to collaborate on the development of a regional hydrogen infrastructure.
Use of existing pipeline
Thanks to the connection, an existing gas pipeline operated by Cogas near Denekamp can be repurposed for transporting hydrogen to companies in Twente. This offers opportunities primarily for industries that require high temperatures and are difficult to decarbonize using other energy sources. The connection is expected to be operational by the end of 2027.
Follow-up and planning
In the coming years, the partners will work on further expanding the network. Among other things, they will investigate where in Twente hydrogen can first be supplied, how demand from companies can grow, and what investments are needed. The goal is for entrepreneurs in the region to be able to use hydrogen by 2030 at the latest.
HyField test and training location
The signing took place during the development of ‘HyField’ in Enschede, a new test and training location for hydrogen applications. Here, emergency services, businesses, and knowledge institutions will soon be able to safely practice and gain experience with hydrogen. With this development, Twente aims to further establish itself as a leading hydrogen region.