bayernets GmbH
bayernets GmbH, a leading transmission network operator in Southern Bavaria, ensures a safe and sustainable gas supply. With a 1,659 km long high-pressure network, the company is actively committed to the energy transition and hydrogen transport.
bayernets GmbH: The Bavarian Long-Distance Pipeline Operator
editbayernets GmbH, based in Munich, is a central player in the German and European gas transport system. Founded on January 1, 2007, as a 100% subsidiary of Bayerngas GmbH, the company serves to separate network operation and energy supply in the course of the liberalization of the gas market[2].
Key Products and Services
editbayernets operates an extensive long-distance pipeline network for natural gas in Southern Bavaria, which has a total length of 1,659 kilometers. The network connects gas suppliers with industrial companies, power plants, and households, ensuring that gas is transported efficiently, safely, and environmentally friendly. The company is responsible for the operation, optimization, and sustainable expansion of the high-pressure network, which extends over Upper Bavaria, Swabia, the Upper Palatinate, and Lower Bavaria[2][3].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of bayernets is to ensure a reliable and safe gas supply. The company is committed to a future-proof energy supply and takes an active role in shaping the framework conditions for current and future supply. Sustainable action and collaboration with customers and partners are central values of the company. bayernets ensures that its transmission capacity is available without discrimination and offers innovative, tailored solutions for the needs of its customers[1][3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editbayernets is strongly engaged in the implementation of the energy transition. A central goal is the establishment of a hydrogen economy, with the company utilizing its gas infrastructure to establish hydrogen transport as an important building block in the future energy system. The FNB Gas e.V. has submitted an application for the hydrogen core network to the Federal Network Agency together with bayernets and other long-distance network operators, which represents a significant milestone for the realization of the core network[1][3].
The company places great importance on sustainable network expansion and demand-oriented optimization of the gas transport network to ensure supply security. Through regular network development plans (NEP Gas) and connection to the international transport network, bayernets secures gas supply across national borders[1][3].
Other Initiatives and Involvements
editbayernets is involved in the gas market area operator NetConnect Germany (NCG) and the trading platform Prisma. The company is a member of the German Association of Gas Transmission System Operators (FNB Gas e.V.) and the Association of European Gas Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-G)[2].
Through collaboration with other network operators and the implementation of modern infrastructure systems, bayernets contributes to the stability and efficiency of the European gas transport system. Close cooperation with customers and partners, as well as proactive minimization of hazards through IT support from PDV systems, ensure high operational safety and availability of the network[4].