11 August 2021

Power for the future

Power-to-Gas harbours tremendous potential for storing power generated in the summer for use in the winter. The technology is there and the prerequisites are in place. Let’s make use of this pioneering solution!

This is how it works

Video abspielen

Moving towards the future

We have built up momentum. Momentum towards the future, since we long ago learned that the future starts now. OGE's image film shows in just a few minutes who we are and what we stand for.

Topics at a glance

Press releases

Here you will find our latest press releases. You can filter them conveniently by category, year or search term.

learn more

Construction projects

Gas deliveries on time, in the quantity ordered and at the desired level of quality. We make sure of it by keeping our infrastructure network up to date.

learn more

Events

We want to be seen, to show our true colours and to talk to the people who are interested in our business.

learn more

Media library

Here you have access to documents, photo and graphic material. Simple, clear and compact.

learn more

4 November 2025 / Press release

Golden weld heralds completion

Etzel-Wardenburg (EWA) pipeline construction project reaches milestone. Commissioning planned for end of 2025.

16 October 2025 / Press release

Capacity reservations for 2026: An important step toward securing hydrogen projects

OGE and other operators of the German hydrogen core network have presented their capacity reservation plan for 2026 and beyond. Based on this reservation concept, it will be possible to make binding reservations for injection and withdrawal capacities for hydrogen deliveries.

24 September 2025 / Press release / Cooperation

In Berlin, Expanding H2med Alliance Meets to Accelerate the Deployment of the Most Advanced European Hydrogen Corridor with Key Political Support

12 September 2025 / Press release

Open Grid Europe launches new hydrogen training centre

Dedicated training facility in Werne is the first of its kind in Europe. Essen-based gas transmission system operator Open Grid Europe (OGE) today opened its new H₂ training centre, which is unique in Europe.

1 September 2025 / Press release

Construction work on Hanover pipeline gets under way

New one-kilometre pipeline section to be built in Gütersloh-Isselhorst and Bielefeld-Ummeln

Hydrogen — the supermolecule and basic building block of the energy system of the future.

The OGE Hydrogen Guide can take a look into the future for us. The film is about hydrogen and what makes the green supermolecule so interesting for energy systems.

Video abspielen

Information on pipelines

Before you start your construction work: Request free pipeline information.
(Only in German.)

request information

Press releases

18 November 2025 / Cooperation

H2med project successfully completes geophysical prospecting campaigns and achieves technical feasibility for the BarMar project

The BarMar project is accelerating and entering a new phase. After completing comprehensive geotechnical and engineering studies, the partners of the H2med project have confirmed the technical feasibility of the BarMar hydrogen pipeline connecting Barcelona and Marseille.

7 November 2025

Rerouting of the Südwestfalen pipeline in Schwerte-Ergste

The re-rerouting (i.e. re-laying) of the natural gas pipeline in Schwerte-Ergste belonging to network operator Open Grid Europe GmbH (OGE) is almost complete.

4 November 2025

Golden weld heralds completion

Etzel-Wardenburg (EWA) pipeline construction project reaches milestone. Commissioning planned for end of 2025.

Our press kit for download

Use the press kit here to secure essential building blocks for reporting on our company: our logo, pictures of our managing directors, our headquarters and our products.

download now

Power for the future