CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
When Steel Outlives Strategy: The Climate Cost of Germany’s Hydrogen Pipeline
- •Germany's 400 km hydrogen backbone segment is complete, pressurized with fossil hydrogen, but lacks meaningful suppliers and contracted offtakers.
- •The project represents significant capital expenditure on infrastructure that is currently unproductive, signaling potential for stranded assets and inefficient resource allocation.
- •The situation highlights a critical disconnect between infrastructure development and market readiness, indicating potential policy or strategic planning failures.
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