Federal Network Agency launches consultation on the 2027 Gas and Hydrogen Scenario Framework
On August 31, 2026, the Federal Network Agency launched a public consultation on the draft scenario framework for the 2027 Gas and Hydrogen Network Development Plan. Government agencies and the interested public may submit comments on the draft until September 28, 2026.
On September 10, 2026, the Federal Network Agency will also host an online information day on the draft scenario frameworks for electricity, gas, and hydrogen. KO.NEP will present the draft scenario framework for the 2027 Gas and Hydrogen Grid Development Plan at this event. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration is available via the following website: Link
On June 30, 2026, the Coordination Office (KO.NEP) submitted the draft scenario framework for the Federal Network Agency’s 2027 Gas and Hydrogen Network Development Plan for approval. The Federal Network Agency is now reviewing the draft scenario framework and preparing for its public consultation.
TSOs launch joint market survey on infrastructure requirements for electricity and hydrogen
The electricity, gas and hydrogen transmission system operators are conducting a joint market survey on infrastructure requirements for electricity and hydrogen from February 3 to March 13, 2026. The survey serves to prepare the scenario frameworks for the 2027 electricity, gas and hydrogen network development plans and is intended to create a reliable, integrated planning basis for the future energy system.
The focus is particularly on power-to-gas plants (> 10 MWel,), hydrogen power plants and hydrogen consumers and storage facilities. In addition, network operators record large battery storage facilities, data centers, power-to-heat plants, and planned load increases at industrial sites (each with a connected load of 10 MWel or more).
Market players are invited to report their requirements via the query platform at https://infrastrukturbedarf-abfrage-nep.de/ by March 13, 2026. The full press release is available for download below.
One more note: On February 12, 2026 (10:00-12:00), the network operators are offering a joint public webinar for market participants and distribution system operators. You can register via the following link: https://eventmobi.com/website/marktabfrage
The joint press release is available in the download area.
In accordance with the Energy Industry Act, the transmission system operators (TSOs) and regulated operators of hydrogen transport networks are required to draw up the draft scenario framework for the integrated gas and hydrogen network development plan 2027 by June 30, 2026.
TSOs have published criteria for taking into account additional capacity requirements for storage, production, and LNG facilities, as well as power plant and industrial customers. The deadline for inclusion in the draft 2027 scenario framework is March 13, 2026.