German hydrogen network at risk without sufficient supply
The article provides an accurate overview of Germany's hydrogen infrastructure developments, highlighting the challenges of aligning pipeline expansion with green hydrogen production. It correctly mentions Ulf Heitmüller's warning about the risk of the hydrogen network becoming an 'empty shell' without sufficient hydrogen supply. The details about ONTRAS repurposing 25 km of pipeline at the Energiepark Bad Lauchstädt and the planned connection to the TotalEnergies refinery in Leuna are consistent with available information. The article also appropriately discusses the need for synchronized policy support and the importance of filling the pipelines with hydrogen to achieve decarbonization goals. Overall, the content is trustworthy and reflects the current state of Germany's hydrogen initiatives.
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