Season 1 · Episode 15
Digitising and repurposing the gas network: Futuregrid at DNV Spadeadam
Bright Spark · Innovate UK
March 3, 202536m 30s
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Show Notes
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