A project making energy history

The Wilhelmshaven pipeline link has made energy history in the Wilhelmshaven and Friesland region. OGE completed this project in a record time of nine months thanks to the exemplary support of its partners, local residents, authorities and policymakers.

The Wilhelmshaven pipeline link represents an important step towards reducing Germany’s dependence on Russian natural gas imports. It connects Germany's first LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven to the German natural gas transmission network.  

In addition, the WAL has laid the foundation for a long-term and sustainable transformation of the energy system as the pipes installed in the ground are already suitable for transporting hydrogen.

WAL II followed in autumn 2023, connecting another FSRU to the German gas network.