# District heating network expansions in Germany

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/district-heating-network-expansions-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-10-24T22:04:51.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Infrastructure projects are underway to expand and modernize district heating networks in various German regions.

In Herten, Hertener Stadtwerke has initiated a new construction phase in the Disteln area to expand the network. This phase involves installing new house connections on the street ‘Über den Knöchel’, with construction expected to last approximately three weeks.

In Oberhausen, a large-scale transition is occurring in the Marienviertel district. A collaboration between Energieversorgung Oberhausen and real estate firm Covivio aims to transition 370 residential units across 46 buildings from gas-based heating to the central district heating network. This modernization involves replacing individual gas boilers and water heaters through 29 building connections.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Oberhausen district to transition 370 apartments to district heating

The Marienviertel district in Oberhausen is replacing gas heating with central district heating for 46 buildings and 370 apartments through a partnership between evo, the local network company, and Covivio.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oberhausen-district-to-transition-370-apartments-to-district-heating

### 2026-10-07: Herten district heating network expansion enters new phase

Hertener Stadtwerke is expanding the district heating network in Herten, with new construction starting October 8 on ‘Über den Knöchel’.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/herten-district-heating-network-expansion-enters-new-phase

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