Hydrogen produced on a climate-neutral basis is a central part of the energy transition and future supply security. That is why we are pressing rapidly ahead with expanding the infrastructure: As early as 2025, we want to transport large quantities of hydrogen from its production sites to the consumer centres in Germany and to our European neighbours.
Together with our partners, we are working intensively on the hydrogen market ramp-up. We are contributing our expertise in developing and expanding the hydrogen core network. At the same time, we are applying our know-how and experience to the technical challenges posed by the transformation of the natural gas network into a transport infrastructure for hydrogen.
The planned 140-km-long cross-border pipeline from Bornholm in Denmark to Lubmin in Germany will connect the large-scale hydrogen production on Bornholm with large demand centres in Germany and Central Europe. The German-Danish cooperation project entails building the first hydrogen pipeline in the Baltic and an application for PCI (Project of Common Interest) status has been submitted to the EU. At the same time, it makes a significant contribution to the creation of an EU-wide hydrogen network that will enable hydrogen transport for a host of network users.
A link to the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector is possible. The Interconnector Bornholm-Lubmin is scheduled to go into operation in 2029. The 42-inch pipeline is expected to be transport more than 4 GW by 2030 and, at the same time, enable additional capacity of up to 10 GW – a catalyst for developing further offshore wind energy in the region.
Grid connection to the hydrogen core network
Are you a hydrogen producer or would you like to obtain hydrogen for your company or project)?
For a planned connection to the hydrogen core network, a network connection request must be submitted. Send us a short description of your entry or exit project with the relevant parameters of the desired grid connection using these term sheets by email to H2-NetzanschlussSpam Protect@gascade.de. The possibility of implementation will be checked by GASCADE and the result will be communicated to you. If you agree, we will work with you to draw up the necessary contracts (installation contract and grid connection/grid coupling contract, etc.). You can find sample contracts in our General Terms and Conditions of Network Connection-H2.
Pomeranian Green Hydrogen Cluster
Project description
The project aims to investigate the possibilities of green hydrogen production in the West Pomeranian region and a connection to the Polish and German hydrogen network.
Project partners
The project is being implemented in cooperation with GAZ-System, PNE AG, Sevivon (PNE Group) and GASCADE.

CEF RES co-financing
As part of the funding competition “Call for Preparatory Studies for Cross-border Renewable Energy Projects” (CEF RES), the project partners submitted an application for funding for feasibility studies entitled “Business Analysis of the cross-border Pomeranian Green Hydrogen Cluster”. On July 4, 2024, the project was awarded funding in the amount of 190,000 euros. The feasibility studies are supported and funded by the European Commission as part of the “Connecting Europe Facility - CEF” program.
GASCADE will receive 65,000 euros in funding on a pro rata basis, current status: 32,500 euros received.
Timetable
- July 2024: CEF funding promised
- March 2025: Commissioning of a feasibility study
- Summer 2025: Results of the feasibility study are expected
Last Update: 2 April 2025

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The Baltic Sea region is favourable as a stable source not only from a geopolitical point of view: “If we know about such a large and comparatively inexpensive potential right on our doorstep, it would be criminal not to exploit it,” emphasises GASCADE Managing Director Ulrich Benterbusch regarding the need for energy supply security in the emerging hydrogen market.
Because of the lower cost of hydrogen transport compared to electricity transmission and the possibility of large pipelines transporting offshore hydrogen from multiple wind farms, the report assesses offshore hydrogen production to be an attractive option for offshore generation of wind energy, especially when located more than 100 kilometres from the mainland.