The BNetzA opened a consultation for a formal procedure on a balancing regime (WasABi), grid access and capacity models (WaKandA) for a hydrogen economy. In its response to the consultation, EEX welcomed the market-based approach of BNetzA and suggested to develop it even further. The design of a target model and considerations for later stages of a liquid hydrogen market must be taken into account right from the beginning of the market ramp-up.