Energy Industry Act
Legal basis
The tasks of KO.NEP listed above are regulated in Section 15a of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG). Accordingly, all transmission system operators and all regulated operators of hydrogen transport networks can participate in the establishment and fulfillment of the tasks of the coordination body in an equal and non-discriminatory manner.
Network development planning
From the scenario framework to the network development plan
The integrated network development plan for gas and hydrogen is presented every two years. It is preceded by the detailed scenario framework.
The scenario framework contains assumptions on the development of production, supply and consumption as well as on exchanges with other countries. Based on the scenario framework confirmed by the BNetzA, the parties involved draft the grid development plan. This is also checked and confirmed.
