Germany as an industrial location is under considerable pressure to transform: high energy costs are increasingly jeopardizing competitiveness, while at the same time climate change requires major investments in sustainable technologies. This makes it all the more important to design energy supply in a smart, strategic way.

At the energate forum “Industry meets Energy” on May 20 in Essen, experts from industry, the energy sector, and politics will discuss how companies can successfully position themselves in this dynamic environment.

We are pleased that Alexander Lück, EVP Sales & Marketing, will be contributing to the programme as a speaker. At 2.45 p.m., he will take part in the Breakout-Session 2 on the topic: ”Thinking Strategically About Gas Procurement: Optimising Energy Purchasing in Times of Market Volatility and Transformation Challenges".

We look forward to exciting discussions and personal exchanges!

Further information can be found on the event website. 

The analysts at VNG Handel & Vertrieb GmbH discuss key developments in a 45-60 minute web conference and analyse their impact on the spot and futures markets with detailed graphics. Storage levels, gas flows to Europe or Germany, emission certificates or production figures from important producer countries are all taken into account in the analyses.

By participating in the live call every two weeks, you can obtain a detailed insight into the current developments in the market and draw appropriate conclusions for your own procurement and portfolio management.

Everything you need to know about the VNG Analyst Call and the requirements for your participation can be found in our overview of services in the Market Monitoring section.

We will be attending the 5th beyondgas Congress from September 8 to 10, 2026, in Oldenburg.

The event, which focuses on hydrogen, takes place annually as a congress with an accompanying trade fair exhibition in Oldenburg. This year's event is themed “Shaping the hydrogen market effectively!” and serves as a marketplace and accelerator to bring together relevant stakeholders in the gas and hydrogen industry, discuss technical project details, and accelerate the development of the hydrogen economy and its market activation.

You can find out more about the congress on the event website.

The beyondgas Congress is coming to Austria for the first time in 2026: Under the motto “Opening up paths for the hydrogen economy”, the hydrogen congress will bring together politicians, associations, and numerous market players along the entire H2 value chain in Vienna from December 9 to 11, 2026. We will also be there live to discuss current political and H2 market developments in the European context.

You can look forward to exciting insights, professional exchanges, and valuable ideas for the future of the energy system. 

Find out more about the congress on the event website.