Salzburg-Tyrol

Delicate gas gap to be closed

The pipeline will connect Salzburg with Tyrol and increase security of supply.

(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

On Monday, construction work began on the important connection to the neighboring province of Tyrol. The gas should be flowing through the pipelines by the end of 2025.

There is only one entry point to the Austrian gas network in Salzburg. Its neighbors in Tyrol have none at all and are connected to the German network. In the event of an emergency, both federal states could be cut off from the gas supply. This is now set to change.

On Monday, construction began on a 25-kilometre gas pipeline from Saalfelden via Leogang to Hochfilzen in Tyrol. "Of course, this is about security of supply," says Salzburg AG.

Project costing 40 million euros
The project is being built by the AG subsidiary Salzburg Netze, which won the tender. The merger will cost a total of 40 million euros. This year alone, 20 million euros will be invested. Completion is planned for the end of 2025.

Pipeline is suitable for hydrogen transportation
From then on, natural gas will also flow directly between the two federal states. However, this could change in a few years. "The pipeline is also suitable for all renewable gases," explains the energy supplier. In other words, hydrogen can also be transported.

At the same time, electricity, fiber optic and water pipes will be laid during construction. New gas pressure regulating stations are also required. Most of the 18 systems have already been installed.