Mabanaft has announced its role as a founding member of the newly established TransHyDE 2.0 initiative, set to officially launch on 6 May 2025 in Berlin. The initiative aims to accelerate the development of a comprehensive European hydrogen infrastructure, building on the momentum of the original national hydrogen flagship project, TransHyDE.

With its extensive experience in future-oriented fuels, Mabanaft contributes to the formation of a sustainable hydrogen economy and plays an active role in shaping the next generation of clean energy solutions.

Pioneering the Hydrogen Infrastructure of Tomorrow

TransHyDE 2.0 expands the vision of its predecessor by adopting an industry-driven approach and serving as a:

• Nucleus for new hydrogen infrastructure and derivative projects,

• Consultation platform for policymakers, businesses, and society,

• Bridge between industry and research, and

• Network connecting stakeholders across the hydrogen value chain.

The initiative encompasses seven implementation platforms focused on gaseous hydrogen (gH₂), liquid hydrogen (LH₂), ammonia (NH₃), liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC), dimethyl ether and carbon dioxide (DME & CO₂), and methanol. It also supports four research platforms targeting system analysis, standardisation and safety, market and regulatory frameworks, and public acceptance.

Mabanaft’s Strategic Contribution

Philipp Kroepels, director new energy at Mabanaft, stated:

“Participating in the TransHyDE 2.0 initiative is a significant step in our mission to supply our customers with clean hydrogen and its derivatives. By collaborating with stakeholders from industry and academia, we can share and consolidate knowledge, actively drive the development of a viable hydrogen infrastructure in Europe, and offer innovative solutions for decarbonisation. In Hamburg, one of Europe’s largest ports, we are already developing import infrastructure for ammonia and hydrogen and working on retrofitting our tanks for methanol import and distribution.”

Backed by Government and Industry

Supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, TransHyDE 2.0 has established a strong advisory board that includes Dr. Axel Bree. The initiative brings together twelve founding members from across research, business, and industry sectors. Alongside Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG, founding members include Clean World Hydrogen Consulting GmbH, ENERTRAG SE, and Fraunhofer IEG.

The founding board features key representatives from these organisations, with Dr. Stefan Kaufmann of Clean World Hydrogen Consulting GmbH serving as chairman.

TransHyDE 2.0 extends an open invitation to stakeholders across the energy, policy,gero and research landscapes to attend its launch event on 6 May 2025 and take part in shaping the future of Europe’s hydrogen infrastructure.

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