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On 24 and 25 September, the vgbe Congress 2025 took place in Vienna under the motto “Energy transition and affordability – how can we reconcile these goals?“

There are workshops that have become established institutions, firmly anchored in the calendar and now a tradition that speakers and participants alike look forward to. One such workshop is the Emden Workshop on Occupational Medicine in Offshore Wind Energy.

Two young researchers receive the prestigious vgbe Innovation Award – Three projects receive the vgbe Quality Award

This year´s 52nd vgbe Summer School took place from August 25 to 28, 2025. Thanks to the financial support of the vgbe RESEARCH FOUNDATION, we were able to welcome 12 students from Germany and abroad to Essen.

Two new partners have been acquired: Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions) and TÜV Rheinland.

The two-day event focused on the pivotal role of gas turbines in the energy transition, particularly in relation to hydrogen deployment, operational flexibility, efficiency improvements and decarbonisation strategies.

The PVFF Database is designed to capture significant faults, those impacting safety, performance, or the environment.

North Rhine-Westphalia has the potential to become a leading European market for a future hydrogen economy. The Rhine-Ruhr region in particular is ideally suited to demonstrate how the energy transition can succeed.

With effect from June 1, 2025, vgbe energy has strengthened its Health & Safety (H&S) department: Dr Lukas Biesen, a second PhD chemist who brings a great deal of commitment, expertise, and international experience, has joined the team.