Security of supply & infrastructure
Our contribution to sustainable growth
The most important goal is security of supply, which we ensure, for example, in dispatching, through demandoriented network planning and the expansion, as well as through market area conversions.
An eye on the pipeline network and supply security in hand – OGE’s dispatching centre
More than 45 people work at OGE’s dispatching centre around the clock. From here, they move millions of cubic meters of gas every day – and thus guarantee security of supply.
Determine and realise network expansion
The Gas Network Development Plan (NDP) determines the expansion of the German gas pipeline network for the next ten years. The procedure, which is set out in the Energy Industry Act and was applied for the first time in 2012, consists of two building blocks: the Scenario Framework and the draft Network Development Plan. Responsibility for this procedure lies with the German gas transmission system operators (TSOs) and OGE as one of them.
Market area conversion to H-gas
There are currently two different types of natural gas in use in Germany, which differ particularly in their calorific value and hence their energy content: L-gas (low calorific gas) and H-gas (high calorific gas). Given the steady decline in German and Dutch L-gas production, a switchover is under way to convert the relevant service areas to H-gas. This market area conversion process has been under way since 2015 - and will be implemented by 2029.
Reliable, comprehensive and serious – our understanding of compliance
Compliance with laws and internal rules and regula-tions is an inherent part of the approach and actions of all employees, managers and structures at OGE. We stand up for the protection of international human rights. We place great emphasis on a risk-sensitive and preventive understanding of compliance.
Ensuring safety at all times
As the operator of critical infrastructure, OGE has a particular responsibility. Our mission is clear: Gas transmission must be safe and secure. This is why we are also prepared for crisis situations, with the aim being to maintain or immediately restore core processes in the event of a disruption. To this end, a permanent crisis team coordinates all measures and manages crisis communication.
Strong together as partners
With our numerous construction projects and with the maintenance and repair of our plants and pipelines, we consciously rely on close partnerships with local and regional companies – from which both sides benefit.
Investing responsibly in the future
In addition to the benefits provided by the state pension scheme and private pension provision, we offer our employees the option of a company pension scheme for both full-time and part-time staff. We have set up a trust fund to cover the resulting financial obligations.
