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.
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
