Gasunie H1 2026: advancing hydrogen, CO₂, heat and LNG infrastructure

Operational context

The first half of 2026 saw Gasunie respond to geopolitical uncertainty by accelerating projects that improve energy security and future‑proof infrastructure. GTS transported 335 TWh of natural gas in H1 2026, down 5% year‑on‑year; transport to power stations rose 12%, industry demand was up 1%, and volumes to regional TSOs fell 1%.

Hydrogen, CO₂ and heat milestones

In May Gasunie opened a 32‑kilometre hydrogen pipeline in the port of Rotterdam, attended by King Willem‑Alexander, marking the start of a broader national and European hydrogen network. In Germany, work continued on repurposing pipelines for hydrogen. The Dutch government pledged €450 million toward a northern Netherlands hydrogen storage facility. In June, Dutch and German firms agreed in principle on the Delta Rhine Corridor CO₂ pipeline to feed into the Aramis offshore link. The WarmtelinQ heat network in Leiden reached a construction milestone.

LNG capacity and gas system resilience

Gate terminal’s LNG receiving expansion is in final stages; a provisional decision was taken to keep EemsEnergyTerminal operational, and a German LNG terminal advanced. Gas storage fill rates lagged: storage was 5% full at end‑March and 26% by 30 June, compared with 21% and 49% at those dates in 2025. GTS published an analysis with proposals to bolster supply robustness during prolonged disruptions.

Financials

Reported H1 revenue rose by €211 million to €1,049 million, mainly driven by higher GTS tariffs; operating expenses were stable and EBITDA improved versus H1 2025.