Czech Republic and Germany strengthen cooperation on hydrogen infrastructure
Countries launch a new working group to develop a cross-border
hydrogen transmission network supporting Europe’s clean-energy goals.
The Czech Republic and Germany are deepening cooperation on the development of a shared hydrogen infrastructure, following the first meeting of a new bilateral working group in Berlin. The platform will coordinate efforts to connect the hydrogen transmission networks of both countries, an important step toward building Europe’s future clean-energy backbone.
Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Lukáš Vlček, said:
Hydrogen can significantly support the energy transition and strengthen our energy security.
” Together with Germany, we want to build infrastructure that links our industries, boosts regional resilience, and enables the use of clean energy across Europe,”
Created by the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, the working group includes gas transmission operators and energy regulators from both countries. Its mandate covers technical, legislative, regulatory, and economic aspects of cross-border hydrogen transport.
Bernhard Kluttig, Director General at the German ministry, emphasized the regional significance:
A reliable hydrogen infrastructure does not stop at national borders.
”This working group lays the foundations for a climate-neutral and secure energy future in Central Europe.”
The initiative builds on a cooperation declaration signed on 25 April 2025. Czech transmission operator NET4GAS is part of the group and is preparing its existing pipeline network for future hydrogen use through the Czech-German Hydrogen Interconnector (CGHI) project.
The planned network link is designed to secure access to renewable hydrogen for Czech industry and integrate the country into Europe’s emerging hydrogen corridors.
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