Bilateral Energy Partnerships
Annual Report 2025
Securing energy together.
Katherina Reiche
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
Welcoming words
A successful energy policy requires a trusting cooperation across national borders. Germany builds on the constructive dialogue with its partner countries.
Dear readers,
Successful energy policy depends on cooperation across national borders that is grounded in mutual trust. Whether through energy innovation, shared interests in secure and reliable energy supplies, or business partnerships, Germany’s cooperation with its partner countries is built on trust.
As a foundation of economic activity, social stability and growth, a secure and resilient energy supply continued to play a crucial role in 2025. Among other initiatives, the German–Canadian partnership supported the development of a transatlantic hydrogen bridge. This strengthened energy security in Germany while also opening up new markets. As part of the German–Israeli partnership, experts from both sides discussed how to better protect the electricity system against cyber threats, as well as how the construction of gas storage facilities could increase energy system flexibility. To support Ukraine, we established a dedicated task force under the Energy Partnership.
The Energy Partnerships demonstrate what shared responsibility and common values can achieve. Sustainable energy supply thereby becomes a global collective endeavour and an economic success story.
This annual report offers insights into the approaches and activities undertaken in our partner countries. It takes readers on an engaging journey through the many successes of our bilateral cooperation.
I hope you enjoy reading our annual report.
Resilient energy systems for people and markets
Energy Security
Reliable and affordable energy is the foundation for resilience and growth. Working closely with our partners, we are building a sustainable energy future.
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A Reliable Energy Supply and a Crisis-Proof Energy System Cannot Be Taken for Granted
“A secure and reliable energy supply is not only a priority for Germany. Germany’s partner countries must also navigate geopolitical risks and uncertain supply chains and ensure their own energy supply. That is why the Energy Partnerships focus on strengthening energy systems both in Germany and in partner countries, and on diversifying energy generation. The principle here is: more partnerships mean less dependence. Only when energy is sourced from a variety of sources is the supply truly resilient.”
32 partnerships around the world
Three objectives
These partnerships are built on long-standing trust and successful collaboration. They enhance cooperation on climate action, accelerate the expansion of renewable energy and improvements in energy efficiency, and help the partners achieve their climate targets.
Energy Security
Energy security is global team work.
Decarbonisation
Renewable Energy is our shared value.
Foreign Trade Promotion
Climate-friendly innovation drives sustainable growth.
