FNB Gas on the ramp-up tariff for the hydrogen core network and supplementing the WANDA regulation

FNB Gas welcomes the fact that the Federal Network Agency is taking important steps with the current consultations on the ramp-up tariff for the hydrogen core network and on the key issues paper to supplement the WANDA regulation in order to clarify central questions regarding the design of the tariff system for the hydrogen core network.

In their statement on the ramp-up tariff, the transmission system operators support the methodology and assumptions of the underlying expert opinion and consider the proposed tariff of €25.00/kWh/h/a to be necessary in order to ensure the full refinancing of the hydrogen core network by 2055. However, in view of the uncertainties surrounding the market ramp-up, they emphasize the importance of a regular review and dynamic adjustment of the tariff. Anchor customers from industry and power generation as well as targeted funding instruments are crucial to ensure a successful market ramp-up.

The consultation on the definition of WANDA is also an important building block for the further development of the regulatory framework. The differentiated product design envisaged therein creates a basis for pricing that is fair to the source and efficient network use. At the same time, it must be ensured that discounts and multipliers do not jeopardize the refinancing of the hydrogen core network.

Both consultations are closely related and must therefore also be considered in conjunction with each other. The interaction of multipliers and discounts must therefore also be taken into account when determining the ramp-up tariff in order to avoid a structural deficit in the amortization account.

The statements are available in the download area.