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TYPICAL STEPS IN THE PREPARATION OF THE GAS AND HYDROGEN NETWORK DEVELOPMENT PLAN <\/h2>\n
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Draft scenario framework<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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The transmission system operators and the operators of hydrogen transport networks are obliged to jointly prepare a scenario framework for the gas and hydrogen NDP every two years, for the first time in 2024, and to submit it to the coordination body. The coordination body submits the draft scenario framework to the Federal Network Agency for approval by the end of June 30 of each even calendar year at the latest.<\/p>\n

The scenario framework comprises at least three scenarios that cover the range of probable developments within the framework of the Federal Government’s climate and energy policy targets for at least the next ten and at most 15 years. Three further scenarios must consider the year 2045 and present a range of probable developments based on the statutory and other climate and energy policy targets of the German government.<\/p>\n

The operators of transmission networks and the regulated operators of hydrogen transport networks are obliged to involve all affected network operators appropriately in the preparation of the scenario framework. This applies in particular to operators of gas distribution networks, hydrogen networks that are not transportation networks, other pipeline infrastructures that can be converted to hydrogen pipelines and electricity supply networks.<\/p>\n

In order to meet this requirement, the grid operators have set up a grid transformation working group under the umbrella of KO.NEP, for example, in which the exchange on grid planning issues between DSOs and TSOs or H2 transport grid operators takes place.<\/p>\n

In addition, there is closer coordination between gas and electricity TSOs. For the scenario framework for the Network Development Plan 2025, the gas and electricity TSOs conducted a joint market survey on the infrastructure requirements for electricity and hydrogen (including power-to-gas) for the first time.<\/p>\n

Actors<\/strong>
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Consultation on scenario framework<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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With the scenario framework, the transmission system operators and regulated operators of hydrogen transport networks present reasonable assumptions about the development of the production, supply and consumption of gas and hydrogen and their exchange with other countries as well as decarbonization. This includes, for example, planned investment projects in regional and Community-wide grid infrastructure as well as in gas and hydrogen storage facilities and LNG regasification plants. The scenario framework must take appropriate account of the specifications of the system development strategy of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection and local or regional heating plans. The BNetzA publishes the draft scenario framework on its website and gives the public, including actual or potential grid users and affected grid operators, the opportunity to comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Confirmation of scenario framework<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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Die BNetzA genehmigt den Szenariorahmen unter Ber\u00fccksichtigung der Ergebnisse der \u00d6ffentlichkeitsbeteiligung innerhalb einer gesetzlichen Sollfrist von sechs Monaten nach \u00dcbermittlung des Szenariorahmens durch die Koordinierungsstelle an die BNetzA.<\/p>\n

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Scenario framework<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Draft network development plan<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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Based on the specifications of the confirmed scenario framework, the transmission system operators and hydrogen transmission system operators prepare the first draft of the gas and hydrogen NDP and submit it to the coordination body. The gas and hydrogen NDP must include all effective measures to optimize, reinforce and expand the grids in line with demand and efficiency. The distribution system operators must be appropriately involved in the selection of measures. Special consideration must be given to the implementation of the German government’s climate policy goals and security of supply. The implementation report is integrated retrospectively into the NDP document for the last NDP cycle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beteiligte<\/b>
\nRegulierte Fernleitungsnetzbetreiber und regulierte Betreiber von Wasserstofftransportnetzen
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Consultation on the network development plan<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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Before the Coordination Body submits the draft NDP Gas and Hydrogen to the BNetzA, it publishes it on its website and gives the public, including actual and potential grid users and affected grid operators, the opportunity to comment. The draft must be published by the end of May 31 of each odd-numbered calendar year at the latest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Revision of the network development plan<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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Based on the comments and consultation results received, the revised gas and hydrogen NDP will be submitted to the BNetzA for confirmation immediately after completion, but no later than ten months after approval of the scenario framework by the coordination body. The BNetzA can request changes to the second draft of the gas and hydrogen NDP from the transmission system operators and the hydrogen transmission system operators. The transmission system operators and the regulated hydrogen transmission system operators are obliged to amend the gas and hydrogen NDP immediately in accordance with the amendment request. The coordination body is obliged to submit the amended gas and hydrogen NDP to the BNetzA without delay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n2. Entwurf NEP & \u00c4nderungsverlangen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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BNetzA consultation <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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The BNetzA is coordinating a final public consultation on the draft NDP. The regulatory authority shall confirm the gas and hydrogen NDP, taking into account public participation, with effect for the transmission system operators and the regulated operators of hydrogen transmission systems by the end of June 30 of each even calendar year at the latest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beteiligte<\/b>
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\nBest\u00e4tigung NEP Gas und Wasserstoff<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Network Development Plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Status in the project cycle<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n
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