Together, we are working
on the energy networks of tomorrow

To ensure that the energy transition can succeed and to guarantee a secure supply of energy after the nuclear phase-out and during the ongoing shut-down of coal-fire power generation, an efficient gas transmission system is needed. This is important for local municipal suppliers, for industry and trade and for system stability in the power grid, which must be safeguarded by modern gas-fired power plants. terranets bw is responsible for operating and developing its gas transmission system. In accordance with Sections 1 and 11 Energy Industry Act (EnWG), terranets bw is obliged to operate a secure, reliable and efficient gas transmission network and to develop its grid in line with requirements and the continually increasing demand for gas shipping capacities. In the long term, terranets bw will only transport hydrogen, which is why all our repurposing and construction measures are "H₂-ready".

In Germany, nationwide coordination of development requirements is part of the Network Development Plan for Gas and Hydrogen. This plan sets out all measures that are needed in the next ten to fifteen years to reliably and safely operate the pipeline system – to optimise, strengthen and develop the grid in line with demand as well as to guarantee security of supply. These measures are reviewed by the Federal Network Agency and – following consultation with the public – confirmed. terranets bw subsequently has a binding mandate to implement the planned measures.

The German gas transmission system operators are responsible for planning and developing the supra-regional gas network. All development measures are reviewed by the Federal Network Agency and confirmed following public consultation.

Using natural gas is associated with lower emissions than other fossil fuels such as lignite or anthracite. Natural gas guarantees an efficient and reliable supply of energy during the transformation of our energy system. As a fuel, it is an important companion on our path to a complete supply of renewable energies. It stabilises the energy supply in times of little wind and sunshine. In the future, natural gas will be used in power plants to generate electricity – thus enabling the fast phase-out of coal energy.

KO.NEP´s role is to coordinate the drawing up of the Scenario Framework and Network Development Plans for Gas and Hydrogen by the responsible gas transmission system operators and to submit these plans to the Federal Network Agency every two years. The centre acts as a central contact point for authorities and market participants regarding issues relating to network development planning in the gas and hydrogen sectors. It is also responsible for setting up and operating the legally required databases for the gas and hydrogen network.

Discover more about KO.NEP

Market participants such as utility and industrial companies and the public can contribute their comments to the network development process within the scope of public consultations. The draft Scenario Framework is published by the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA). This publication gives stakeholders the opportunity to comment. The Scenario Framework is subsequently approved by the BnetzA, taking into account the results of the public participation process.

In the same way, consultation takes place on the Network Development Plan (NDP): The competent Coordination Centre (KO.NEP) publishes the draft NDP and gives the public as well as market participants such as utility and industrial companies the opportunity to comment. KO.NEP then submits the consulted and revised NDP draft to the BNetzA for confirmation.