Hydrogen pipeline in Lusatia: The key to the energy transition!

Hydrogen pipeline in Lusatia: The key to the energy transition!

The energy transition is a big issue that affects us all. A hotly debated project is currently being pushed forward in Lusatia: the construction of a hydrogen pipeline system. But how important are these pipelines really for implementing the energy transition? The electrolysis and transport of green hydrogen is proving crucial to the success of these efforts, as the LR Online explained.

Currently, around 55 terawatt hours (TWh) of hydrogen is consumed annually in Germany, which only accounts for around 2 percent of total energy consumption. The majority of this hydrogen is gray hydrogen, which is produced from fossil fuels such as natural gas. However, future forecasts from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) show increasing demand; By 2030, consumption could rise to 90 to 110 TWh. Germany plans to produce 14 TWh of green hydrogen itself and close the supply gap through imports, especially from countries with favorable conditions for renewable energy such as southern Europe and Africa.

The transport of hydrogen remains a hot topic. With its low density and high volume, it represents a logistical challenge. Hydrogen is either transported under high pressure of 700 bar or at extremely low temperatures of -253 degrees Celsius, which greatly increases energy costs. An alternative solution could be conversion to green ammonia; This can be transported at -33 degrees Celsius and could either be converted back into hydrogen in Germany or used in the chemical industry and for energy production.

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