Energinet has, following a tender, entered into a five-year EPCM agreement with Worley for the establishment of the 7-digit number, which constitutes the first stage of the Danish hydrogen infrastructure from Esbjerg via Veerst to Frøslev at the German border. Three prequalified organizations submitted bids in the process. The agreement is intended to ensure flexibility in the implementation of the project and provide international experience combined with knowledge of Danish conditions. Energinet states this in a press release.
EPCM stands for Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management and means that one supplier is given overall responsibility for technical design, tendering, coordination of contractors and construction management. Worley will also become an integrated part of Energinet's project organization rather than an external supplier.
- Hydrogen produced from electricity from solar and wind is an important piece in the green transition – both in Denmark and internationally – but it is also a new area. Therefore, we need to combine our own expertise in Energinet with relevant technical experience and knowledge within hydrogen, so that we can ensure the necessary quality and progress in the work of establishing the Danish hydrogen infrastructure, says Lone Edelbo, CEO of Energinet Hydrogen.
According to Energinet, the 7-digit number is scheduled to be in operation by the end of 2030. The set schedule requires that the collaboration be initiated now, among other things because the design process is complex, and because critical supplies such as pipes and valves must be ordered early due to long procurement and delivery times.
Worley will provide EPCM services for approximately 41 km of new hydrogen pipeline between Esbjerg and Veerst as well as the reconstruction of approximately 89 km of existing natural gas pipeline from Veerst to Frøslev. The task also includes associated infrastructure, including above-ground stations, which will support future hydrogen transport and export to Germany.
- The EPCM collaboration means that we can tick another important prerequisite for realizing the number 7, and it gives us a solid foundation to move forward with the next phase of the project, says Lone Edelbo.
The establishment of the hydrogen infrastructure requires that the market books a minimum of 0.5 GW of transport capacity in accordance with the political agreement. The sale of capacity was initiated on January 30, 2026 and runs until December 1, 2026.
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