VNG is a major German gas company founded in 1990, headquartered in Leipzig, with a focus on gas transport, storage, and trading. Recently involved in Germany's energy transition, advocating for hydrogen infrastructure. Partners include major utilities and government entities in H2 projects.
Parent company of Ontras, active in eastern Germany with 7,700 km pipelines, building a 600 km hydrogen start network, largest investment in company history. Involved in repurposing gas pipelines for hydrogen since 2024, with first 25 km line operational in April 2025 at Energiepark Bad Lauchstädt[2][4]. Founded in 199
