Green hydrogen and the security of energy supply were now in focus at the parliamentary evening of the associations DWV, VDMA Power-to-X for Applications and en2x. Security of supply in Germany can only be guaranteed by an energy mix in which the use of green hydrogen plays a central role.

On this occasion, politicians and industry discussed with each other how the departure into the green hydrogen market economy must now be shaped in order to make Germany the lead market for hydrogen technologies. The ramp-up of a green hydrogen market economy is of crucial importance both in terms of climate policy and strategy. A hydrogen union in the form of a global market is a trend-setting answer to the current situation in the energy industry. It enables an international win-win situation. Politicians must now take an active role in shaping this.

Winfried Hermann, Minister of Transport for Baden-Württemberg, gave a welcoming address: "A successful transformation makes energy affordable and environmentally friendly."

Andreas Rimkus, MdB - Hydrogen Representative of the SPD Parliamentary Group in the German Bundestag: "Not gas phase-out, but gas transition - that's what it's all about. The importance of diversifying and defossilizing our energy supply has never been more apparent than today. In many areas, hydrogen is the key prerequisite for successful transformation. For this, the state must pay the first round, so that the economy runs."

Christian Maaß, Head of Department Energy Policy BMWK: "Renewable energies are a big piece of supply security. Combined with the use of hydrogen, Germany will achieve climate neutrality and energy sovereignty."

Dr. Cord Landsmann, thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH: "One of the most important energy sources in the future will be ammonia. We need a global hydrogen economy. The logistics for this are there."

Enno Harks, bp: "Alternative fuels are absolutely necessary. Using hydrogen in refineries has by far the lowest economicCO2 avoidance costs."

Ove Petersen, GP Joule: "Hydrogen is not only an important raw material for our industry, but with electrolysis it is a fundamental part of our energy system of the future. H2 is the system integrator for sector coupling, making volatile renewable energy generation available at low cost. We now need to bring along the markets that can already afford hydrogen. That's how we lower costs and quickly and effectively reduce furtherCO2 emissions."

Dr. Geert Tjarks, EWE AG: "The systemic aspect is very relevant. Power-rich sites for hydrogen production need to be connected to large industrial sites."

Hydrogen industry, mechanical and plant engineering as well as refining companies and energy importers together with their associations DWV, VDMA and en2x represent the entire value chain of hydrogen and its downstream products. Our industry is pursuing the goal of becoming the market leader in internationally competitive hydrogen technologies and industrialized power-to-x production. As we move into the green hydrogen market economy, we need the right framework conditions. It is up to policymakers to turn climate policy into growth policy.