A connection to the German hydrogen network

Network operator Cogas has signed a contract with the German network operator Thyssengas for the construction of a connection to the German hydrogen network, close to the border near Nordhorn. Once modified, an existing Cogas pipeline will be able to transport hydrogen to businesses in Twente, particularly those in sectors requiring high temperatures in their production processes. The connection point is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

At the same time, all partners committed themselves in a joint agreement to the development of a regional hydrogen infrastructure, with the aim of achieving the first actual hydrogen consumption in Twente before 2030.

Knowledge and safety go hand in hand

The signing deliberately took place at Twente Safety Campus. Cogas is not only working on the construction of a hydrogen infrastructure, but also on increasing knowledge and safety regarding hydrogen applications. That is why Twente Safety Campus and Cogas are developing HyField here at Technology Base Twente: a new testing and training facility for hydrogen. Emergency services, network operators, businesses and research institutions will soon be able to conduct realistic testing, training and gain experience with hydrogen there all year round. HyField is currently under development and will be commissioned around the summer.

The partners

The consortium comprises the municipalities of Enschede, Almelo, Hengelo and Oldenzaal, the province of Overijssel, Cogas, Thyssengas, Oost NL, Twente Board, RES Twente, H2HUB Twente, TECHLAND and the Industrie und Handelskammer Nord Westfalen.

Want to know more about HyField?

You can find more information about the development of this unique training site here.