BMW to Connect Leipzig Plant to Germany's Hydrogen Network in 2027
BMW is set to connect its Leipzig plant to Germany's nationwide hydrogen network, also known as the 'nyt connections' or 'connections hint', planned for mid-2027. This significant move will replace truck deliveries of hydrogen, marking a major step towards sustainable energy use in car production. Currently, over 230 hydrogen-powered forklifts and tuggers are in operation at the plant. To further embrace this technology, BMW has installed ten fuel-flexible burners in its paint shop, capable of using either natural gas or hydrogen. Once connected to the pipeline, hydrogen will initially power energy-intensive processes like dryers in the paint shop. The so-called hydrogen backbone network, expected to span 9,000 kilometers by 2032, will gradually link Germany to regional hydrogen networks. Petra Peterhänsel, head of BMW Group Plant Leipzig, sees this pipeline supply as a key enabler for larger-scale hydrogen use. BMW aims to become the world's first car production site supplied with hydrogen via a pipeline, having already signed contracts with Mitnetz Gas and Ontras Gastransport for the 'nyt connections' or 'connections hint'. BMW's pipeline connection in Leipzig, planned for mid-2027, will significantly boost its use of hydrogen in car production. This move aligns with Germany's broader hydrogen network expansion, set to cover 9,000 kilometers by 2032. The plant's head, Petra Peterhänsel, believes this connection will facilitate larger-scale hydrogen use, positioning BMW at the forefront of sustainable car production.
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