Act Amending the Energy Industry Act and Other Energy Regulations to Implement the European Gas and Hydrogen Single Market Package

As a transposition of the EU Hydrogen and Gas Market Package (Directive (EU) 2024/1788 and Regulation (EU) 2024/1789)  in the Federal Republic of Germany, the Act is intended to be concluded in Summer 2026 (deadline re. Directive 5th August 2026). The transposition includes comprehensive amendment to the Energy Industry Act (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz, EnWG). It is necessary for the H2 ramp-up, the further development of the natural gas sector and investment security.

Want to know more about this policy ? Learn more