“Süddeutsche Erdgasleitung (SEL)”: ARGE SEL 01 / DN 1200

Successful implementation of the South German natural gas pipeline (SEL): Insight into the ARGE SEL 01 / DN 1200 project

As part of the important infrastructure project of the South German natural gas pipeline (SEL), the ARGE 01 / DN 1200 consortium is contributing to a secure energy supply in southern Germany and at the same time paving the way for the future use of hydrogen as an energy carrier.

Project overview: Southern German natural gas pipeline and energy transition

The project involves laying a 24-kilometer section of the South German natural gas pipeline, which extends over a total distance of 250 kilometers. The pipeline runs through the state of Baden-Württemberg and is designed to transport not only natural gas but also hydrogen from around 2030. This makes the SEL an important component of the energy transition, as it promotes a CO₂-neutral energy supply for the region and the phasing out of coal-fired power generation.

Customer and partner: Implementation of the South German natural gas pipeline

The project is being implemented jointly by several well-known companies: PPS Pipeline Systems GmbH, FRIEDRICH VORWERK Group SE, HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H. and Bohlen & Doyen Bau GmbH. With a high level of expertise and the many years of experience of these companies, the realization of the project is being successfully driven forward.

Construction period: Scheduled completion of the pipeline by the end of 2024

Construction work on the pipeline section from Heilbronn to Löchgau began at the end of 2023 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. One particular success of the project is that it was completed on schedule, which contributed significantly to meeting the budget and the project timeline.

Products and technology: Materials and machines for the pipeline

Various specialized products and machines were used to lay the pipes, which met the high safety and efficiency requirements:

These high-quality products and machines enabled the pipeline to be laid quickly and safely.

Services provided by Pipeline Equipment

Pipeline Equipment provided comprehensive support in this project in the form of:

  • Advice and tool planning: We provided advice during the planning phase in order to determine the optimum equipment for the construction site.

  • On-site maintenance and replacement service: A maintenance and replacement service ensured that tools and machines were always ready for use and could be replaced directly on site if necessary.

Conclusion: ARGE SEL 01 pipeline project for sustainable energy

The ARGE SEL 01 / DN 1200 project for the southern German natural gas pipeline is a pioneering step for the energy supply in southern Germany. The possibility of transporting hydrogen from the 2030s onwards gives the project a sustainable perspective and offers long-term flexibility. Thanks to the good planning, the high-quality materials used and the professional support from Pipeline Equipment, the project was completed on schedule and without any major challenges on site – a success that supports both regional supply security and the energy transition in Germany.