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The hydrogen core network operators published their fourth market information package today.

It provides an update on the current trend in reservations on the hydrogen core network.

The hydrogen core network operators also announce the introduction of a standardised reservation fee. For all reservation requests received from 05.11.2026 onwards, the reservation fee will be set at a standard rate of 1/25 of the applicable ramp-up fee. The network operators thereby establish a transparent and nationwide uniform basis for the reservation of transport capacity in the core hydrogen network. Existing contractual partners will also be given the opportunity to switch to the new fee model for the remainder of their contract term.

“The reservation process is moving forward. The fact that capacity is being requested across an increasing number of regions is a positive sign for the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy.

With the new standardised reservation fee, applicable nationwide, the core hydrogen network operators are creating transparent and reliable framework conditions for capacity reservations.”

– Barbara Fischer, Managing Director of FNB Gas

The fourth market information package provides updated information on available and reserved capacities in the offer zones and clusters of the hydrogen core network. As of 7 October 2026, entry and exit capacities totalling over 6 GW have been contractually reserved in the clusters and capacities totalling over 0.5 GW reserved for cross-cluster transport (CÜT). The hydrogen core network operators will continue to provide the market with regular updates on developments regarding reservations, capacities and infrastructure.

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Following the highly successful launch of the reservation phase for hydrogen capacity, the hydrogen core network operators today are publishing a detailed overview of reserved capacities and current availabilities. This third market information package marks the start of a regular publication schedule.

“The high demand for transport capacity and the willingness to pay are a strong signal for the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. The distribution of reservations across large parts of the core network confirms that it has been planned in line with demand and underlines the concrete need for a high-performance hydrogen infrastructure,” said Barbara Fischer, Managing Director of FNB Gas.

As of the reference date of 23 July 2026, entry and exit capacities of just under 6 GW had been reserved on a paid basis across the clusters, representing a doubling compared with the last publication on 13 May 2026. Capacities totalling approximately 0.6 GW have been contractually reserved for cross-cluster transport (CÜT). A further 0.5 GW of capacity has been requested and is currently under review.

The excess demand process developed by the network operators was applied in several instances to meet demand that exceeded the initial capacity offer and has proven its worth. The network operators therefore explicitly invite requests for capacity exceeding the offer to continue to be submitted in future.

→ Full market information package

Demand for transport capacity in the future hydrogen core network has already exceeded network operators’ expectations shortly after the launch of the reservation phase. The strong market interest highlights the key role of the core network in supporting the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy in Germany.

→ Press release

To further support the ramp-up of the hydrogen market and offer market participants investment and planning security, the operators of the hydrogen core network have launched a coordinated process for reserving initial hydrogen core network capacities today at 1 p.m.

→ To the press release

The operators of the Hydrogen Core Network have published a new market information package outlining the development of Germany’s Hydrogen Core Network and the transport capacities expected to be available in the coming years.

The package provides detailed information on the planned network structure, including the development of clusters and supply zones, as well as the hydrogen transport capacities expected to be available between 2026 and 2030. It also explains the capacity reservation and marketing process.

From 19 March 2026, companies will be able to firmly reserve hydrogen transport capacities in the Hydrogen Core Network. These reservations will take place as part of a coordinated process among the Hydrogen Core Network operators, aiming to provide market participants with greater planning certainty while supporting the ramp-up of hydrogen infrastructure and related projects in Germany and across Europe.

The capacities published in Market Information Package 2 represent the initial capacity framework based on the infrastructure to be commissioned between 2026 and 2029. This provides the foundation for a hydrogen ramp-up in all areas already connected to the core hydrogen network. The capacity framework was determined using conservative assumptions due to the distribution and location of capacity requirements being unknown in advance. As the market develops and the specific location of demand becomes clear, the capacity framework within a cluster may increase. It is expressly provided that requests may be submitted that exceed the reported capacity supply in supply zones and for cross-cluster transports. These requests are reviewed by the network operators and may lead to a needs-based reassessment of the capacity supply as part of a case-by-case review. For cross-cluster transport, this could reduce the clearing price or even eliminate it entirely if all requests for the same hour can be fulfilled.

→ To the market information

→ To the press release