Hydrogen training centre
Training with hydrogen: get H2-ready with our training centre in Werne
OGE is committed to creating a sustainable and future-proof energy infrastructure, which is why we are gradually building a Germany-wide hydrogen pipeline network. In addition to the technical facilities, this also requires the transfer of knowledge and expertise among technical employees. To facilitate this process, we have built our H2 training centre in Werne, which allows us to pass on relevant H2 expertise to our own staff and to employees of other organisations in a very hands-on manner.
Decades of experience in the safe and efficient operation of natural gas transmission systems has allowed OGE to build a solid knowledge base which we are now expanding to include hydrogen (H2) infrastructure. Handling hydrogen requires a deep understanding of its unique properties and risks as well as adapted and new work processes along with additional qualifications for operating personnel.
To meet these requirements, OGE has teamed up with specialist partners to design and build its H2 training centre in Werne. This facility allows technical personnel to learn how to handle hydrogen under real conditions and to practise operating procedures.
Picture gallery of training centre
What our training centre has to offer
Three days of practical training
Training under realistic conditions
Whether it’s installation, maintenance or inspection, our main priority is the safe shutdown and restart of pipe sections, system components and assemblies.
Foremen, technicians, fitters ...
Learn how to operate H2 pipelines and systems
At the training centre, we provide the knowledge that allows technical personnel to safely handle hydrogen in pipelines and technical installations
Natural gas and hydrogen
Differences in practice
Hands-on training in small groups
DVGW certificate course
Awarded
At the end of the course, there is a joint test to assess the successful completion of the training course, and participants receive a DVGW certificate for trained specialists.
From theory to practice: our training concept
The H2 training centre in Werne offers a wide range of training options tailored specifically to the needs of technical personnel working with hydrogen. Our bespoke training courses have a two-stage structure, featuring a theoretical and a practical part. This programme is offered in cooperation with the Gas- und Wärme-Institut Essen e. V. (GWI) and the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW).
Would you like your team to become confident and experienced in handling H2?
To book your course, go directly to the websites of our partners DVGW and GWI. Please note that these training courses are only available in German.
Basic training courses at DVGW and GWI
Qualifizierung H2-Betriebspersonal der Netzbetreiber - Grundlagen DVGW 60011 (Qualification for H2 operating personnel of network operators – DVGW basics course 60011 – in German)
Qualifizierung H2-Betriebspersonal der Netzbetreiber - Grundlagen GWI (Qualification for H2 operating personnel of network operators – GWI basics course – in German)
DVGW booking page for our practical training courses
Qualifizierung H2-Betriebspersonal der Netzbetreiber - Praxis DWGW 60012 (Qualification for H2 operating personnel of network operators – DWGW practical course 60012)