Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie)

Public bodyGermanybundeswirtschaftsministerium.de

Its role Owner

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The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie; BMWE) is a German federal government ministry responsible for national economic policy, industrial strategy, and energy policy, including the energy transition. It sets the regulatory framework for competition, foreign trade, small and medium-sized enterprises, digitalization, and innovation, and represents Germany in European and international economic and energy forums.

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For the chemical and process industries, the ministry designs and implements policies that shape energy markets and costs, efficiency and climate-protection requirements, and support for decarbonization and industrial transformation. Through subordinate agencies such as the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA), it administers funding, grants, and compliance programs in areas including energy efficiency, renewable energy, hydrogen, and security of supply—directly influencing capital investment, operations, and emissions in energy‑intensive sectors.

Also known as Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie.

The project BMWE is involved in

chemXplore tracks 1 project involving BMWE.

Lünen Aurubis steam accumulator system
Phase
Operational / Completed
Where
Germany
Makes
Natural gas , Carbon dioxide
Partners
Aurubis

BMWE in chemical industry news

28 August 2025
Aurubis Launches Steam Accumulator at Lünen Recycling Site

The new system cuts 2 million m³ natural gas and 5,000 tons CO₂ annually, saving over €1 million in EBITDA. Funded by BMWE, it aligns with climate goals and boosts energy efficiency.

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