As nations look to repurpose infrastructure, the paper states that fundamental differences in hydrogen and natural gas’s physical and chemical properties make pipeline conversions complex.
After a turbulent 2024 saw major projects paused, Spain’s hydrogen sector is back on track with €1.22bn recently pledged by the government for 2.3GW of green hydrogen valleys.
Hydrogen Ukraine will supply clean hydrogen to Slovakia via the EastGate H2V project, with plans to expand its reach across the EU.
“We’re demonstrating that a gas pipeline from the 1980s can indeed play an important role in the energy system of the future.”
At its Nordhorn site, Nowega has kicked off hydrogen filling for a key pipeline segment between Lingen and Bad Bentheim, starting with 28,500 cubic metres of gas.
Fluxys stated, “The decision to build these first hydrogen pipelines was made after extensive consultations with the relevant authorities, the regulator, industrial market players, and is aligned with the delayed market development.”
The nationwide fixed fee will apply to everyone using the 9,000km network until 2055, with regulators checking its progress every three years.
Sections of the HCN will begin going into operation this year, with 60% planned to be converted from existing natural gas lines
“Under the current conditions, there is no guarantee that we will be able to operate the plant economically in the foreseeable future,” Miguel Lopez said.
UK feasibility study Project Willow has published nine options for the soon-to-close Scottish oil refinery Grangemouth’s future industrial use after evaluating more than 300 technologies.
