Mabanaft announced its role as a founding member of the newly launched TransHyDE 2.0 initiative, which aims to advance the development of a robust European H₂ infrastructure. The initiative will officially launch on May 6, 2025, in Berlin.

With its extensive expertise in future-oriented fuels, Mabanaft contributes to the establishment of a sustainable H₂ economy.

Pioneering the H₂ infrastructure of tomorrow. Building on the success of the national H₂ flagship project TransHyDE, TransHyDE 2.0 expands its scope with an industry-driven approach. The initiative serves as:

• A nucleus for new H₂ infrastructure and derivative projects
• A consultation platform for policymakers, businesses and society
• A bridge between industry and research
• A network spanning the H₂ value chain.

The initiative focuses on seven implementation platforms (gH₂, LH₂, NH₃, LOHC, DME & CO₂, Methanol) and four research platforms addressing system analysis, standardization & safety, market & regulation, and public acceptance.

Philipp Kroepels, Director New Energy at Mabanaft, commented, "Participating in the TransHyDE 2.0 initiative is a significant step in our mission to supply our customers with clean H₂ and its derivatives. By collaborating with stakeholders from industry and academia, we can share and consolidate knowledge, actively drive the development of a viable H₂ infrastructure in Europe and offer innovative solutions for decarbonization. In Hamburg, one of Europe’s largest ports, we are already developing import infrastructure for ammonia and H₂ and working on retrofitting our tanks for methanol import and distribution."

TransHyDE 2.0 is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, with Dr. Axel Bree joining the advisory board. The initiative begins with twelve founding members from research, industry, and business, including Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG, alongside organizations such as Clean World H₂ Consulting GmbH, ENERTRAG SE, and Fraunhofer IEG.

The founding board comprises representatives from the founding members, including Dr. Stefan Kaufmann (Clean World H₂ Consulting GmbH) as Chairman and other key leaders from industry and research. TransHyDE 2.0 invites all stakeholders to join the launch event on May 6, 2025, and be part of shaping the future of H₂ infrastructure.