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We supply Germany
Connected in Europe

Our company
Secure gas transport now and in the future

We offer our customers competent and comprehensive transport services on the NEL pipeline at all times. As an independent transmission system operator we rely on a centrally controlled pipeline system that is based on the highest technical standards and is continuously further developed. We ensure that the gas we transport gets to where it is needed. Our centrally located transport infrastructure contributes to supply security in Germany – now and in the future.

 

We stand for secure gas transport.

We monitor and control our entire pipeline system from the dispatching centre in Kassel. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Our infrastructure, located centrally in Europe, connects five countries directly with each other. We are constantly developing the network in order to flexibly transport gas to exactly where it is needed, hence making a crucial contribution to supply security for Germany as an industrial location. 

Management

Dr. Christoph von dem Bussche

Von dem Bussche holds a doctorate in chemistry and began his professional career in 1993 at BASF in Ludwigshafen. Before becoming Managing Director of NEL Gastransport in 2012, he held various senior positions in the oil and gas sector of the group.  

Contact Assistant

Silvia Horstmann

Secretary of Dr. Christoph von dem Bussche and Ulrich Benterbusch

Telephone: +49 561 934-2360

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Ulrich Benterbusch

After holding positions at the Federal Chancellery, the International Energy Agency in Paris and the German Energy Agency (dena), Ulrich Benterbusch worked at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, where his responsibilities included LNG infrastructure, hydrogen, gas and energy efficiency. Since January 2023, Benterbusch has been strengthening the management of NEL Gastransport.

Contact Assistant

Emily Geissen

Assistant of Ulrich Benterbusch

Telephone: +49 561 934-1196

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Our independence

NEL Gastransport is an independent transmission system operator. We have been organised for more than ten years as an independent, fully regulated transmission system operator on the basis of the German Energy Industry Act, and are certified by the German Federal Network Agency.

NEL Gastransport runs its transport business in a non-discriminatory manner. This is monitored by an internal compliance program, a Compliance Officer and the German Federal Network Agency.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a top priority for us. We bear responsibility and take it seriously – for our network users and business partners, our employees and the environment. As a company, we are aware of the repercussions of our actions: economic, ecological and social objectives must be in harmony so that commercial success is sustainable. We don’t look far into the future for that. The issue is already changing processes and the way we work now.

As the operator of an important pipeline system, we have a clear commitment to the climate goals defined in the Paris Agreement. We have undertaken to achieve climate neutrality in 2045 and want to make a valuable contribution to the transformation process towards a decarbonised energy system. We therefore implement measures to enable eco-friendly gas transmission. 

We are also aware of our social responsibility and are establishing sustainability in all our work processes. 

  

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Certifications

We set ourselves high standards, as evidenced by the certifications we hold for quality, energy management, information security and the organisation of our company.

H2-ready: technical safety management

As part of TSM certification, the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW) verifies general organisational safety on the basis of legal requirements. That includes aspects such as plant safety as well as environmental protection and occupational safety measures. Since 2023, GASCADE as technical operator of NEL has been certified not only for transporting natural gas but also for hydrogen, which makes it H2-ready.

Information security management

IT security is a sensitive issue, especially in relation to critical infrastructures. We address its special significance with our own hardware and software systems. Certification of our IT systems by TÜV as part of the information security management system (ISMS) testifies that data and information security are handled reliably at the company.

Energy management

We attach very great importance to transparency and sustainability. Our optimised energy management system means we always have a transparent overview of all consumption and energy quantities, including internally, and can respond quickly and in a targeted manner to adjustments to our processes.

Suppliers

To ensure optimum procurement, we aim to work in partnership with competitive suppliers. Environmental protection, occupational safety and social standards are important aspects in our relationship with suppliers.  

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