Summary:
In September 2022, environmental organization Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH; Environmental Action Germany) filed a case against the State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology at the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig. The suit aims to limit the permit given for the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to ten years, to align with the overall climate targets as set by the Climate Protection Act. DUH also submits that from January 1, 2033 onwards, the pipeline may only be operated with green hydrogen or its derivatives.
At Issue: The alignment of new energy policies with the emission reduction targets set out in the Climate Protection Act.
Case Documents:
| Filing Date | Type | File | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2022 | Complaint | Download | Complaint (in German). |