Although the awareness of the potentials of a hydrogen economy is growing, there are no specific rules for energy hydrogen pipeline networks in Germany. The relevant energy law is governed by the Energiewirtschaftsgesetz (EnWG), which is shaped by the actual dominance of natural gas, European Union law and a long tradition of German energy law. For navigating in this environment, a careful analysis is needed. This article argues for a general application of the German general energy law to energy hydrogen pipeline networks but shows that important aspects – especially in the market regulation regime – and the specific EU law don't apply.

中文翻译：

---

适用于德国能源用氢气管道的法律

尽管人们对氢经济潜力的认识不断提高，但德国对能源氢管道网络没有具体规定。相关的能源法受Energiewirtschaftsgesetz（EnWG）的管辖，该法由天然气的实际支配地位，欧盟法律和德国能源法的悠久传统所塑造。为了在这种环境中导航，需要进行仔细的分析。本文主张将德国通用能源法普遍应用于能源氢管网，但表明重要方面（尤其是在市场监管制度中）和特定的欧盟法律不适用。