Ground-breaking Ceremony for AUGUSTA - Starting Signal for Robust Energy Infrastructure
Ceremonial shovel
The 40.5-kilometre pipeline will extend from the compressor station in Wertingen to the grid connection point in Kötz, in the district of Günzburg. With an investment of approximately 180 million euros, AUGUSTA is playing a vital role in reinforcing the region’s gas infrastructure and energy security. Commissioning is scheduled for the 4th quarter of 2025.
CDM Smith has been appointed by bayernets GmbH to oversee the civil engineering works. Our responsibilities include comprehensive documentation of construction progress, as well as ensuring quality assurance throughout the project.
The AUGUSTA gas transmission pipeline not only enhances energy security in southern Germany, but also plays a key role in the country’s energy transition by being designed for hydrogen transport.
AUGUSTA represents a modern, long-distance pipeline that meets today’s needs and is future-ready – capable of transporting hydrogen as energy systems evolve.
Ground-breaking ceremony for the AUGUSTA gas transport pipeline (from left to right): Dr Florian Bieberbach (Chairman of the Management Board of Stadtwerke München GmbH), Dr Matthias Jenn (Managing Director of bayernets GmbH), Minister of State Dr Fabian Mehring (Bavarian State Ministry for Digital Affairs), Willy Lehmeier (First Mayor of the town of Wertingen) and Manuel Knoll (Member of the State Parliament). — © Michael Wimmer / bayernets GmbH
From left to right: Marcel Wiech (Senior Project Manager, CDM Smith) and Lokman Ahmo (Construction Supervisor, Civil Engineer, CDM Smith) at the ground-breaking ceremony at kilometre 0
Lokman Ahmo on the construction site road, looking in the direction of Bliensbach, where the pipes are laid out
Lokman Ahmo at kilometre 0
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