Episode 15

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3rd Mar 2025

Digitising and repurposing the gas network: Futuregrid at DNV Spadeadam

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

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Bright Spark
Driving innovation in energy networks
Why energy system innovation matters, for both consumers and the drive to net zero. We meet the brilliant teams pushing to transform UK energy networks, and showcase opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors and others to get involved, via Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund, delivered by Innovate UK. Series hosted by Innovate UK's Jodie Giles and team.