The deadline for submitting applications for the construction of Germany’s hydrogen core network, scheduled for next Tuesday, will likely be postponed. Table.Briefings has learned this from various gas transmission operators. Reportedly, the EU Commission’s approval under state aid law is to be awaited first. However, there is optimism that this review will be completed soon. A possible new date for applying would be June 21. The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA), which had not responded to an inquiry by the editorial deadline, will have to make a final decision on this.