Rapid expansion of hydrogen networks is essential for the UK's energy security and decarbonization, according to a recent report by Hydrogen UK.
UK Pushes Forward with Hydrogen Networks to Boost Energy Security and Decarbonisation
A new report, released by Hydrogen UK and its members, has highlighted the critical role of hydrogen networks in the UK's energy security and decarbonisation efforts. The report, titled "Networks Report," was unveiled on January 31, 2023, in London, UK.
The report emphasises the importance of hydrogen networks in creating a secure and resilient hydrogen economy in the UK. It underlines hydrogen's unique potential in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors, such as industry.
Horace Wheeler, Head of Net Zero Economics at Cadent Gas Ltd, stated that the report sets out the critical role of networks in facilitating a hydrogen economy and meeting the UK's net zero ambitions. Rebecca Zeitlin, Marketing Director at Levidian, highlighted the importance of a long-term strategy for adopting hydrogen networks, particularly for industrial decarbonisation.
The report makes five key recommendations for the acceleration of hydrogen networks, including interim measures for design and planning, Regulated Asset Base models, a strategic planning body, political commitment to a national network of 100% hydrogen pipelines, and a national strategy to decarbonise industry.
Tim Harwood, Hydrogen Programme Director at Northern Gas Networks, emphasised the need for a mix of low carbon energy, including hydrogen, to meet the UK's climate change objectives and energy resilience targets. Joss Clarke, Head of External Affairs at SGN, stated that networks will be instrumental in the UK's transition to net zero, nurturing world-leading sectors across the country.
Brett Ryan, Hydrogen UK's Head of Policy, stated that hydrogen will play a vital role in the UK's transition to net zero. The report also highlights the importance of accelerating the deployment of hydrogen networks for boosting UK energy security and helping the UK reach its net zero commitments.
The Energy Security Strategy has increased the UK's hydrogen production ambition to 10GW by 2030. Developing 100% hydrogen networks is crucial to meeting this aim and ensuring the decarbonisation benefit is felt in end-use sectors across the country.
The current gas networks deliver 900TWh of energy annually and need hydrogen to replace natural gas in heat, industry, and as a reliable backup when renewables are not available. Following the government's consultation on hydrogen transportation and storage, this report provides a clear lens on the next steps needed to make hydrogen a reality.
The full Networks Report can be found online. The institutions involved in the Hydrogen UK report, which provided recommendations for accelerating hydrogen networks to support the development of a hydrogen-based economic model in the UK, are not explicitly detailed in the provided search results. Therefore, no specific institutions can be named based on the available information.
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