On 14 May, OGE announced the successor for the technical management: Detlef Brüggemeyer was appointed to the OGE Management Board by the Supervisory Board. He will take over the Technology division at OGE on 1 July 2024.
Brüggemeyer, who is currently Head of Network Planning and Control, has already worked for the company in various positions for over 20 years - previously as the person responsible for infrastructure projects in the technical area and asset management.
„In Detlef Brüggemeyer, we have been able to recruit an outstanding manager from our own company for the management of OGE - with him, we are demonstrating that we will continue to consistently pursue our chosen path of transformation“, says Lincoln Webb, Chairman of the OGE Supervisory Board. „Detlef Brüggemeyer is an experienced manager and, as an OGE native, not only brings a very high level of technical expertise, but also comprehensive knowledge of our entire network structures. We are therefore ideally positioned for the future.“
Dr. Thomas Hüwener, future CEO, added: „I am delighted that the Supervisory Board has appointed an exceptionally experienced infrastructure manager to the OGE Management Board. He is not only a proven expert in gas transport, but also a seasoned personality. I am very much looking forward to tackling the future challenges together with Detlef Brüggemeyer. OGE is facing decisive years: both in the development of the hydrogen core network and in the CO2 transport system. Together with the OGE team, we will shape the future of OGE and make a significant contribution to the transformation of the energy system.“
Detlef Brüggemeyer commented on his appointment to the Management Board: „For many years, I have been part of a strong team that has driven OGE forward together. We stand for expertise, reliability and safety. As Technical Managing Director, I look forward to continuing to guarantee the supply of gas with our team and at the same time successfully driving forward the expansion of the hydrogen network and the development of the CO2 system.“