Wilhelmshaven Green Energy Hub receives exemption from regulation
March 25, 2024
The German network regulator BNetzA has exempted the (e)LNG terminal within the Green Energy Hub Wilhelmshaven from tariff and third-party access regulation for a period of 20 years from the start of operations. The total capacity of the terminal is equivalent to 15 billion cubic metres (BCM) per year. In its decision, BNetzA has confirmed the terminal’s contribution to the security of supply in Germany and Europe.
Raf Vermeyen, CEO of Deutsche Grüngas- und Energieversorgung GmbH (DGGEV), comments: “We welcome the decision of BNetzA as an important step towards signing contracts with terminal users and taking the final investment decision (FID) later this year.”
BNetzA had already completed a consultation with EU member states, the European Commission and the national competition regulator BKartA earlier this year. The exemption decision is now awaiting review and approval by the European Commission.
With its location in Wilhelmshaven, DGGEV’s terminal benefits from the best marine andmarket access in Germany. To this end, DGGEV is cooperating closely amongst others with Niedersachsen state-owned port developer NPorts and the gas transmission system operator OGE.
The Wilhelmshaven Green Energy Hub is a pivotal element in TES's commitment to decarbonize Germany and neighbouring markets by facilitating the import of both conventional liquefied natural gas (LNG) and green hydrogen based electric natural gas (e-NG). In compliance with the German LNG acceleration act (LNGG), the terminal will have fully transitioned to the import of electric natural gas (e-NG) latest in 2044.
About TES
TES is a global green energy company focused on developing giga-scale projects to produce hydrogen-based e-fuels, such as e-NG (electric natural gas made from green hydrogen and CO2). Based in Europe and operating worldwide, TES utilises renewable energy sources—such as solar, wind, and hydro—combined with climate-neutral CO2 to create e-NG, a drop-in fuel that can replace fossil natural gas. This scalable and cost-effective approach aims to provide reliable and affordable green energy globally. TES seeks to accelerate the adoption of green molecules across various sectors by making them easy to transport and consume to deliver on real zero targets and win the climate race.