--- title: "VNG AG secures gas supply in Leipzig; expands biogas and hydrogen under 2030+ strategy." sdDatePublished: "2026-08-11T15:03:00Z" source: "https://vng.de/sites/default/files/2026-08/VNG%20Image%20Brochure%202026.pdf" topics: - name: "energy industry" identifier: "medtop:20000261" - name: "natural gas" identifier: "medtop:20000263" locations: - "Mazovia" - "Bologna" - "Vienna" - "Mecklenburg-Vorpommern" - "Schwerin" - "Munich" - "Berlin" - "Sachsen-Anhalt" - "Bad Lauchstädt" - "Leuna" - "Brandenburg" - "Thüringen" - "Frankfurt am Main" - "Sachsen" - "Leipzig" - "Praha, Hlavní město" - "Germany" - "Czech Republic" - "Poland" - "Austria" - "Netherlands" - "Algeria" - "Italy" - "Norway" - "Ukraine" - "Russia" --- VNG AG secures gas supply in Leipzig; expands biogas and hydrogen under 2030+ strategy. Securing energy supplies. Shaping the future. VNG AG Braunstrasse 7 | 04347 Leipzig PO box 24 12 63 | 04332 Leipzig Phone +49 341 443-0 info@vng.de | www.vng.de VNG IN PROFILE Tarnowo Podgórne G.EN. Operator Sp. z o.o. BALANCE Erneuerbare Energien GmbH GDMcom GmbH Geomagic GmbH MGMTree GmbH MoviaTec GmbH ONTRAS Gastransport GmbH VIONTA GmbH & Co. KG VNG AG VNG Handel&Vertrieb GmbH VNG Innovation GmbH Bologna VNG Italia S.r.l. Spigas S.r.l. Gleisdorf VNG Austria GmbH Vienna goldgas GmbH (A) Frankfurt a. M. Gas-Union GmbH Munich bmp greengas GmbH Eschborn goldgas GmbH Bernburg Erdgasspeicher Peissen GmbH Prague VNG Energie Czech s.r.o. Leipzig Schwerin ENERGIEUNION GmbH Warsaw Handen Sp. z o.o. G.EN. Gaz Energia Sp. z o.o. VNG at a glance About us VNG is a group of companies headquartered in Leip- zig, comprising more than 20 companies across Eu- rope with around 2,000 employees. As a gas importer, wholesaler and operator of critical gas infrastructure, the Group is committed to ensuring a secure supply of gas in Germany. The VNG 2030+ strategy also places a clear emphasis on the ambitious roll-out of renewable and low- carbon gases such as biogas and hydrogen. As such, we are paving the way for a decarbonised energy system that ensures security of supply. Present in five countries From its headquarters in Leipzig, VNG manages an extensive Group network with subsidiaries and equi- ty holdings in Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria and Italy. 02 03 Securing energy supplies. Shaping the future. VNG in profile Overview All information on the financial year: vng.de/en/financial-statements VNG in numbers Issued 31 December 2025 1 Total employees of all fully consolidated companies. 2 Before application of the IFRIC Agenda Decision on IFRS 9. 3 EBITDA adjusted for extraordinary and one-off effects on results. 2,049 employees at year’s end1 5 European countries in which VNG holdings operate 63 Group companies and holdings € 18,030 million in revenue2 411 billion kWh in gas sales € 422 million adj. EBITDA3 € 200 million consolidated profit € 244 million in investments 7,700 km transmission network 31 TWh gas storage capacity 40 biogas facilities Contents 04 Company profile 08 Trading & Sales 12 Transport 16 Storage 20 Biogas 24 Digital Infrastructure 28 Regional value contributions 31 Publication details 02 VNG in profile Numbers Company profile Energy for today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow VNG stabilises the energy system in an environment where geopolitics and markets are having an increas- ingly direct impact on prices and supply. We ensure a secure gas supply through diversified gas procure- ment, high-capacity storage facilities and the reliable operation of the eastern German transmission network – the backbone of the region’s gas supplies. At the same time, we are advancing decarbon- isation, because gaseous energy carriers will continue to be needed alongside electricity in the energy system of the future – for industrial processes, heat supply and as a source of flexibility within the power system. That is why we are making targeted investments in biogas/biomethane and hydrogen, developing hydrogen-compatible infrastructure and, step by step, laying the groundwork for the expansion of renewable and low-carbon gases in Germany and Europe. Our mission: security of supply and helping shape the future Realistically into the future In line with our VNG 2030+ strategy, we are focusing on growth in the biogas and hydrogen sectors, along- side the ongoing development of our core business. We are making targeted investments in the transfor- mation of all our business areas and in securing the gas supply, an area in which VNG plays an important role in eastern Germany. We are making steady progress in individual areas, whilst at the same time keeping a close eye on the pace of developments. This is because the pace and progress of the transformation depend on many factors and market players. As a responsible energy supplier, we are faced with the daily task of developing practical and sustainable solutions in the energy industry in the three-way tug-of-war be- tween security of supply, economic efficiency and environmental compatibility. A commitment that brings us together The VNG mission statement provides us with guidance in this regard, setting out our overarching objective: “We provide energy when and where it is needed.” This mission statement combines two key aspects: securing the energy supply and transforming the en- ergy system in line with the needs of our customers. It shapes our approach to the established natural gas business as well as our investments in the business segments of the future, particularly in the fields of hydrogen and biogas. Open to innovation and with a sense of proportion, we are forging our own path, consistently bringing together the needs of our customers and the re- quirements of the energy transition. Over the next few years, between 200 and 300 million euros are to be invested annually in the roll-out of biogas and hydrogen infrastructure as well as in the development of the ONTRAS H2 start-up network, which forms a key component of the nationwide hydrogencore network. annually should flow into implementation of the strategy in the coming years 200 to 300 million euros 04 05 Securing energy supplies. Shaping the future. VNG in profile Company profile VNG in profile Company profile 04 05 Securing energy supplies. Shaping the future. As of: March 2026 Schematic presentation Gas expertise from a single source VNG has decades of experience and extensive exper- tise in all aspects of gas-based energy carriers. As a B2B partner, our business areas cover virtually the entire gas value chain – from import and production, through transport and storage, to trading. We offer municipal utilities and industrial companies relia- ble access to energy. Our transmission network and underground storage facilities guarantee a high level of supply security. We are systematically developing this expertise, and VNG is now also one of the largest biogas producers in Germany. VNG has been actively shaping the development of the hydrogen economy for many years. We see our- selves as pioneers in both technology and business. At the Bad Lauchstädt Energy Park, we are carrying out pioneering work as part of a consortium with other companies. In addition, plans are to be developed for further industrial clusters in eastern Germany. Thanks to its expertise and networks, VNG plays a key role in the regional economy. Change is in our DNA VNG combines technological expertise with a prag- matic focus on solutions, as we have been doing for almost 70 years. This enables us to respond quickly to developments in the energy sector. Change has always been a part of VNG’s history. Since our foundation in 1958, we have navigated various economic systems and continued to evolve throughout. This also applies to the technology for handling gaseous energy carriers: first town gas, then natural gas – and now also biogas and hydrogen. This experience of dealing with change strengthens our ability to be prepared for the pressures of change and to respond constructively to new challenges. Strong for the region Our headquarters in Leipzig and our company history forge a close link between VNG and the region. This is why we are particularly committed to eastern Germany. Our business activities and infrastructure play a key role in supporting key industries in the region, such as the chemical, glass and steel sectors, thereby helping to secure regional economic growth and prosperity. This commitment extends beyond energy supply; through the VNG Foundation and the Central German Foundation for Science and Education, we support projects for the public good, research projects, edu- cational initiatives and the start-up scene. This makes VNG not only a reliable pillar of the gas- based energy sector but also – both now and in the future – a dependable force for the economy and society in eastern Germany. Projects for green gases (excerpt) H2 transport projects ONTRAS H2 start-up network – approx. 600 km Green Octopus Central Germany – approx. 300 km H2 line Bad Lauchstädt Energy Park H2 line with ONTRAS as point of contact H2 core network (as per approval from 22 October 2024) Sites Biogas facilities of Balance Erneuerbare Energien GmbH Further information: vng.de/en/future-projects 06 07 Securing energy supplies. Shaping the future. VNG in profile Company profile VNG in profile Company profile VNG in profile Company profile VNG in profile Company profile VNG in profile Trading & Sales VNG in profile Trading & Sales Alexander Lück is Head of Sales at VNG H&V The decentralised sales structure brings our products and services directly to our customers. We’re there on the ground. Further information: vng-handel.de/en Flexibility in a dynamic market The gas market remains dynamic. Geopolitical events, weather-related factors and global demand often have an impact in the short term. For VNG, one thing remains the top priority: ensuring a se- cure supply of gas to its customers. The procurement portfolio of VNG H&V proved to be stable and resilient in the year 2025. This was due to long-term supply contracts with, amongst others, Norway and Algeria as well as a partnership with EnBW in the LNG sector. Gas sales in the Trading & Sales business area rose significantly during the financial year to 411 billion kilowatt-hours. Change is part of the business Compared with previous years, 2025 was char- acterised by falling wholesale prices and lower volatility. At the same time, it became clear just how quickly circumstances can change. Geopolit- ical tensions, such as those in the Middle East in early 2026, are once again affecting supply, prices and expectations. For VNG, such market fluctuations are not an exceptional occurrence but simply part of the business. The integrated model covering the en- tire value chain enables us to manage risks, tailor portfolios flexibly and ensure delivery capability. As a gas importer and wholesaler, VNG Handel & Vertrieb GmbH (VNG Trading & Sales) offers a wide range of gas products and energy-related services to more than 400 municipal utilities, distributors, power plants and industrial customers. Together with its subsidiaries, the company reliably supplies customers in Germany, Poland, Italy, Austria and the Czech Republic with natural gas and biomethane. Reliable delivery in a dynamic environment Leveraging markets to secure supply 08 09 Securing energy supplies. Shaping the future. VNG im Porträt Handel & Vertrieb 08 08 Business Area Trading & Sales VNG in profile Trading & Sales VNG in profile Trading & Sales VNG in profile Trading & Sales Diversification as a strategic advantage A permanently stable “normal” in the gas market is not to be expected: Weather, geopolitical devel- opments and global demand remain key factors. VNG H&V is addressing this reality with a diversified procurement strategy. Pipeline gas, LNG imports and the European whole- sale market complement one another. The addition- al supply from various sources is having a notice- able impact on the market and opening up new opportunities. For VNG, this means: Interpret market signals, hedge positions and act decisively. Close to the market, close to the customer Through VNG H&V and its subsidiaries, we supply mu- nicipal utilities, sub-distributors, industrial customers and power stations in several European countries. Our distributed sales structure delivers advice and service where they are needed. “We are there on the ground – with our customers in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy and Po- land,” says Alexander Lück, Head of Sa