Projects
There are multiple projects across the UK. Below are the types of technology being explored.
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Biogases
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Gas Networks
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Hydrogen
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Industry and Carbon Capture and Storage
National projects
Biomethane
Injected at 89 sites; 6.7 TWh so far. Policy support through Renewable Heat Incentive
Filling stations
Now 11 LNG and 8 CNG filling stations – 3 of the CNG filling stations are biomethane, allowing an 84% well to wheel CO2 reduction. Policy support through Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation
Gas Network Upgrade
30-year Iron Mains Risk Reduction Programme replacing distribution mains with polyethylene – suitable to transport 100% hydrogen – will be completed around 2030
Filling Stations
Currently 16 hydrogen filling stations in operation; £23 million Hydrogen for Transport programme will fund 14 further filling stations and deployment of new vehicles
Trains
Proposal to convert 100 older trains to hydrogen, to be running from 2022. Department for Transport aim to phase out diesel trains by 2040