Hydrogen & Gas
Rethinking energy supply – moving into the future with hydrogen and green gas
The future of gas supply in Germany is uncertain. Geopolitical upheavals, volatile energy prices, and ambitious climate protection goals are posing fundamental challenges to the current supply system. In a dynamic market environment, investors, grid operators, consumers, and regulators face complex challenges – from the expansion of renewable energies and investment decisions to infrastructure development and market design.
The integration of zero-emission hydrogen is essential for the energy transition, especially in sectors that are difficult to decarbonize. However, the development of a robust hydrogen economy is progressing slowly – while political strategies set far-reaching goals, market-based investment signals are often still lacking. This uncertainty affects not only suppliers and grid operators but also investors who want to engage early in electrolysis projects and infrastructure for green gases.
In this area of tension, the strategic realignment of gas infrastructure is gaining crucial importance. Grid operators face the challenge of flexibly adapting their infrastructure to a changing energy system, which shows declining gas transport demand alongside uncertain developments, particularly in the hydrogen sector.
As the “Hydrogen & Gas” competence group at E-Bridge Consulting, we support grid operators, suppliers, policymakers, and industry throughout this transformation process. Our consulting combines deep energy market expertise with regulatory know-how and technical system understanding. We focus on four key areas of action:
- Production and marketing of hydrogen and green gas: We support the development of business cases, the assessment of location potential, and integration into existing supply structures.
- Gas network transformation and hydrogen networks: From H2-ready concepts to cross-system network development planning, we work with our clients to shape future-proof infrastructure for molecules.
- Procurement of H2 and industrial use: We assist in developing integrated demand scenarios, evaluating economic options for H2 use, and creating tailored procurement strategies including guarantees of origin and contract design.
- Strategies for integrated infrastructure planning: With a deep understanding of cross-sector network strategies and scenario-based transformation paths, we help our clients shape future-proof supply systems for gas, hydrogen, and heat.
Our goal: To help shape a reliable, climate-neutral, and affordable energy supply based on integrated supply technologies. With a clear focus on feasibility and system efficiency, we deliver impactful solutions – technically sound, economically viable, and regulatory compliant.
