Digitising and repurposing the gas network: Futuregrid at DNV Spadeadam

About this episode

This episode discusses the future of the gas network in the UK and the role of hydrogen in energy transition.

As the UK increases deployment of net zero technologies, gas demand is anticipated to fall significantly. Some gas networks may be repurposed, with projects like Project Union developing a hydrogen transmission backbone. SIF funds hydrogen projects to assess future applications. In this Bright Spark episode, SIF's Beth Foster visits FutureGrid at DNV Spadeadam, Cumbria, where research on hydrogen transport and blending supports full-scale conversion. Links: National Gas Future Grid: www.nationalgas.com/future-energy/futuregrid For more on the Strategic Innovation Fund: www.ofgem.gov.uk/sif See the SIF programme page on Innovate UK, Business Connect website: Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund

People in this episode

Guest: Beth Foster

Topics covered

• hydrogen
• gas network
• net zero technologies
• energy transition
• infrastructure
• research

Keywords

• hydrogen transport
• gas demand
• net zero
• FutureGrid
• SIF
• energy infrastructure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SIF, DNV Spadeadam, Ofgem, Innovate UK, Project Union

Places: Cumbria, UK

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