The UK government has made a significant strategic policy decision to endorse the blending of up to 20% hydrogen by volume into the country’s gas distribution networks. This initiative is contingent upon certain conditions that align with the strategic role of hydrogen blending.
Key points of the decision include:
- The government recognizes the strategic and economic benefits of integrating up to 20% hydrogen into the GB gas distribution networks, provided certain criteria are met.
- Ongoing industry trials aim to collect evidence on the safe application of hydrogen blending within these networks. The government will evaluate this evidence to determine the safety and feasibility of the blending process.
- A conclusive decision on enabling hydrogen blending will be made following the safety assessment. This decision will take into account any potential implications on the feasibility and economic viability of blending.
- Further details and policy positions regarding the implementation of hydrogen blending, should it be approved, are outlined in the strategic policy decision document.
Further Reading: Hydrogen blending into GB gas distribution networks: a strategic policy decision PDF, 222 KB, 13 pages
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