The hydrogen core network links production sites, import routes and consumption centres, thus laying the foundation for the market ramp-up of hydrogen in Germany. GASCADE plays a significant role in the realisation of the hydrogen core network. A grid connection to our pipeline network gives producers and consumers access to the national hydrogen infrastructure.
Capacity Reservations for Hydrogen Transport in the Core Network
The hydrogen core network operators published in October 2025 a market information regarding principles for capacity reservations from the beginning of 2026, to provide the market with preliminary details on the upcoming reservation process and its timely coordination. The hydrogen core network operators intend to publish a reservation contract along with the capacities of the clusters and offer zones for the years 2026–2030 before the end of this year. Please dont hesitate to contact us!
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.
