INNOVATIVE PROJECTS PLATFORM
Repurposing for Renewable Gases
Repurposing of pipelines for renewable gases transport (e.g. hydrogen) is a cost effective way to meet decarbonisation goals and can be undertaken without compromising the ability of the natural gas network to ensure security of supply.
Gas Networks Ireland
Hydrogen Integration
GNI is preparing for the integration of hydrogen into the existing natural gas system through the development of dedicated hydrogen networks at strategic clusters and the preparation of the existing network to accept blends of hydrogen. The Irish national hydrogen strategy published in July 2023 identifies that although blending of hydrogen and biomethane is unlikely to be an enduring end use for hydrogen produced in Ireland it could provide a route to market for the first phase of hydrogen production projects as well as recognising that hydrogen blends will enter Ireland through the interconnectors to Great Britain if the UK begin to blend into their natural gas network.
National Grid Gas
Project GRAID
National Grid's robotic inspection device GRAID can inspect the inside of live, high-pressure gas pipelines, up to 100 bar(g) and provide reliable condition data on our critical assets. This technological leap will allow NGGT to cut asset maintenance costs by eliminating unnecessary excavations and providing data to allow asset life extension. It will also generate potential carbon savings of more than 2,000 tonnes annually, equivalent to the emissions from almost 500 UK households. It is a critical benefit as we move towards a low-carbon economy. In addition, National Grid are open and willing to discuss collaboration projects with any interested TSOs.
Contact: David.Hardman@nationalgrid.com
National Grid Gas
Hydrogen in the NTS
National Grid are partnering with the Health & Safety Executive to undertake a technical evaluation of the capability of the UK’s National Transmission System (NTS) to transport hydrogen. This project will run up to Spring 2019 and will generate a deeper understanding of how introducing hydrogen will affect gas transmission assets physically; and of the standards required to facilitate hydrogen introduction. The project will also use the findings to evaluate potential UK sites which could demonstrate hydrogen introduction at scale, further advancing the UK’s green energy ambitions.
Contact: Lloyd.Mitchell@nationalgrid.com
GRTGaz
Innovation in renewable gases
Interview with Thierry Trouvé to present the strengths and the place of renewable gas in the energy transition as well as the campaign 'Energy Possibles'.
Contact: jeanmarc.brimont@grtgaz.com
