Amprion Agrees on Compensation Framework for 20,000 Landowners in Major Energy Corridors

Amprion's new framework addresses landowners' and tenants' concerns. It covers three major corridors and could impact up to 20,000 people.

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2025 October 14 . 8:01 PM

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Compensation for Earth Cables: Amprion and Farmers Reach Agreement - Amprion Agrees on Compensation Framework for 20,000 Landowners in Major Energy Corridors

Amprion GmbH has reached an agreement with agricultural associations to compensate landowners and tenants affected by the construction of underground power cables for the energy transition. The deal covers three major energy corridors and could impact up to 20,000 people.

The agreement, which spans the Rhein-Main-Link, Corridor B, and Windader West corridors, aims to transport power for up to 20 million people. It includes provisions for tenants who may suffer economic disadvantages due to the construction work. Amprion conducted negotiations for these compensations across the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, and Bavaria.

Representatives from agricultural associations have welcomed the framework. Karsten Schmal from the Hesse farmers' association praised the success in securing the legitimate interests of landowners and tenants. Holger Hennies of Landvolk described the framework as 'acceptable', highlighting Lower Saxony's significant involvement. Erich Gussen from the Rhineland farmers' association commended the framework for ensuring environmentally friendly construction and proper rehabilitation. The agreement also specifies compensation for farmers with high-voltage lines running through their fields permanently and measures for soil protection.

Amprion has agreed with agricultural associations on a framework for the construction of underground power cables, ensuring satisfaction during and after construction. The deal covers three major energy corridors and could impact up to 20,000 landowners and tenants. Compensations and protective measures have been put in place to mitigate the effects of the construction projects.