The Magic of Underground Technologies

Unlocking the treasures beneath the earth for the future of the energy landscape is only possible with expertise and political support. This appeal marked the opening of the DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference in Münster.

Natural Gas

“No longer look solely at the storage facilities”

More Diverse and Flexible: The gas market today is different from what it was just a few years ago, writes the Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency) and draws a positive conclusion regarding security of supply in the winter of 2025/2026

Hydrogen

“Currently, Projects Cannot be Realized Economically”

Ernüchterung statt Euphorie: Steag Iquony hat seine Wasserstoffprojekte vorerst "auf Eis" gelegt.

Decarbonization

Industry Calls for a Green Light for Renewable Fuels

Reliable political framework conditions, swift implementation of the GHG amendment: At the “Fuels of the Future” technical congress, the industry discusses possibilities for achieving the climate targets in the transport sector.

Lithiumproduction

Government is funding lithium projects in the southwest

Germany wants to become less dependent on global commodity markets. Two projects for domestic lithium production are intended to help achieve this goal.

Current issue

EEK 5/2026

Topics of the current issue

CRUDE OIL: The Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Has Caused Global Oil Supply to Collapse. An Initial Assessment
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY: Potentials and Barriers in the Use of Technical Data Access Capabilities for Geothermal Projects
HYDROGEN: Is the Blending of Hydrogen Into Natural Gas Economically Viable? An Analysis
EVENTS: DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference in Münster