- The trial will use hydrogen in a 29km decommissioned pipeline between Grangemouth and Granton.
- The project is funded by the Energy Regulator and gas distribution companies.
- INEOS plans to build a low-carbon hydrogen plant at Grangemouth, aiming for Net Zero by 2045.
- The trial will assess the suitability of existing networks to deliver hydrogen as a clean alternative to natural gas.
Project Overview
INEOS and SGN are collaborating on a project to advance hydrogen distribution networks in the UK. The trial will utilize hydrogen from the Grangemouth site in Scotland to explore the feasibility of repurposing existing natural gas networks for hydrogen.
Trial Details
The trial, funded by the Energy Regulator and gas distribution companies, will use hydrogen in a 29km section of decommissioned pipeline between Grangemouth and Granton. This initiative aims to determine how the UK's transmission networks can be adapted for hydrogen gas.
Strategic Importance
Andrew Gardner, Chairman of INEOS Grangemouth, emphasized that Grangemouth is an ideal location for creating a hub for hydrogen production, use, and export. The trial is expected to play a crucial role in making hydrogen distribution networks a reality in the UK.
Future Plans
In January, INEOS announced plans to build a world-scale low-carbon hydrogen plant at Grangemouth, committing to achieving Net Zero by 2045. This trial will help improve understanding of existing networks and their suitability for delivering hydrogen as a clean alternative to natural gas.
Infrastructure Impact
Gus Mcintosh, SGN Director of Energy Futures, highlighted that repurposing the Local Transmission System for hydrogen could support a cost-effective and minimally disruptive transformation of the UK's hydrogen system, benefiting millions of homes and businesses.
