Thyssengas and Cogas Sign Agreement for First Dutch-German Hydrogen Network Cross-Border Connection

Cogas and Thyssengas H2 GmbH have signed a contract to build a T-piece connection linking the Dutch distribution system to Germany's hydrogen core network. The connection will tap into the Thyssengas Vlieghuis-Ochtrup hydrogen pipeline, marking the first time a German transmission system operator has established such a connection with a Dutch distribution operator.

The T-piece is scheduled for construction in 2027 near Nordhorn on the Vlieghuis-Ochtrup pipeline and will connect to a 53-kilometre Dutch natural gas pipeline operated by Cogas that is being converted for hydrogen transport. This pipeline runs from the German-Dutch border to Denekamp in Overijssel province, with only a 300-metre connection needed from the T-piece to reach the existing infrastructure.

The Vlieghuis-Ochtrup hydrogen pipeline is expected to commence operations at the end of 2027 and will serve as the first cross-border hydrogen pipeline between the Netherlands and Germany. The project aims to supply hydrogen to industry and small and medium-sized enterprises in the Twente region, including Enschede, Hengelo, and Almelo.

A consortium of 13 German and Dutch partners has signed a broader agreement supporting regional hydrogen infrastructure development in Twente. The partnership includes a planned hydrogen testing and training facility called HyField, which is set to begin operations in summer 2026 at the Twente Safety Campus in Enschede.

Originally reported by Hydrogen Central. Read the full article →