- Framework contracts valued at €2.5 billion, with a €1 billion option for CO2 transport, were signed.
- Contracts have a four-year term, with two optional two-year renewals.
- Suppliers include Cimolai, Corinth Pipeworks, Mannesmann Grossrohr, Europipe, Mannesmann Line Pipe, and EEW.
- Materials are for hydrogen, natural gas, and CO2 pipelines in the Netherlands and Germany.
Framework Contracts and Investment
Gasunie Netherlands and Gasunie Germany have finalized a joint European tendering process for onshore pipeline supply, signing framework contracts with six suppliers. The contracts are valued at €2.5 billion, with an additional €1 billion option for CO2 transport projects.
Contract Duration and Suppliers
Each framework contract spans four years, with the possibility of two two-year extensions, totaling a maximum of eight years. The contracts are divided into three lots based on pipeline length and diameter. The suppliers include Cimolai, Corinth Pipeworks, Mannesmann Grossrohr, Europipe, Mannesmann Line Pipe, and EEW.
Sustainability and Procurement
The contracts were awarded based on the best price-quality ratio, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Gasunie prioritizes low-emission production methods, such as using steel made from scrap, to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. This approach aligns with the Paris Agreement targets and supports the circular economy.
Project Contributions
The EU tender covers potential procurement for the northern section of the Dutch hydrogen network, the Delta Rhine Corridor, and various projects in Germany. The framework contracts provide Gasunie with the flexibility to efficiently procure materials through multiple calls for the development of new energy infrastructure in both countries.
