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Reference Number	NIA2_SGN0033
Title	Hydrogen MOBS Asset Information Review Phase 2
Status	Completed
Energy Categories	Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas) 20%; Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Hydrogen, Hydrogen end uses (incl. combustion; excl. fuel cells)) 80%;
Research Types	Applied Research and Development 100%
Science and Technology Fields	ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 50%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Architecture and the Built Environment) 50%;
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation	Not Cross-cutting 100%
Principal Investigator	Project Contact No email address given SGN
Award Type	Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source	Ofgem
Start Date	01 January 2023
End Date	31 May 2023
Duration	ENA months
Total Grant Value	£202,213
Industrial Sectors	Energy
Region	South East
Programme	Network Innovation Allowance
Investigators	Principal Investigator	Project Contact , SGN (99.998%)
	Other Investigator	Project Contact , SGN - Scotland (0.001%) Project Contact , SGN - Southern England (0.001%)
	Industrial Collaborator	Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (0.000%) Project Contact , Northern Gas Networks (0.000%) Project Contact , Cadent Gas (0.000%) Project Contact , SGN (0.000%)
Web Site	https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA2_SGN0033
Objectives	"1. Industry engagement and briefing Early engagement with primary stakeholders such as central government (BEIS), gas distribution networks, independent gas transporters, IGEM, HSE (Regulator), Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and wider stakeholder groups will be key to a successful project.Workshops with these stakeholders will agree a MOBs definition and scope of work to carry forward into further hydrogen research. For example: Whether to include domestic dwellings and commercial units within such buildings; How to accommodate the overlap of network pipelines and installation pipework; To understand and agree the priority building types (high rise versus medium rise); To consider whether only those buildings currently served by natural gas be included or should the potential scope be increased. 2. Asset portfolio characterisation Within this phase of the project an assessment of asset data sources will be performed to include all UK gas distribution networks. Data will be analysed to provide a detailed understanding of buildings above and below six stories in height. It will consider building types, construction types and date of construction (building and network pipeline). The materials and construction of network pipelines within these buildings will also be analysed. These may require additional data sources such as riser inspection records, risk assessment records and leak / failure records. A summary of relevant findings for natural gas and hydrogen and to what extent the asset data can be useful in making judgements on the suitability and safety of converting to hydrogen will be provided. This assessment will also identify limitations/gaps within the various data sources. It will make recommendations and provide a scope for any follow on work that may be required. 3. Document landscape review A review of legislation, regulation, guidance, standards, policies and procedures applicable to gas supplies in MOBs will be carried out based on documentation from all GDNs and other gas transporters." "The primary objective of the industry engagement and briefing events is to agree a MOBs definition and scope of work to carry forward into further hydrogen research. For example: Whether to include domestic dwellings and commercial units within such buildings; How to accommodate the overlap of network pipelines and installation pipework;To understand and agree the priority building types (high rise versus medium rise);To consider whether only those buildings currently served by natural gas be included or should the potential scope be increased." "The objectives are to produce: A recommendation for suitability of MOB stock for use with hydrogen.Evidence to make recommendations for suitability of hydrogen in MOBsAn identification of building types or archetypes which will be difficult to convert or are not recommended for conversion.A detailed list of evidential work needed beyond this Work Pack.A consensus on the suitability of hydrogen for MOBs (or a subset of MOBs)."
Abstract	There is a requirement for gas distribution network (GDN) operators to understand the cost, safety, and practicality of converting network pipelines from natural gas to hydrogen in multi-occupancy buildings (MOB). This phase of the project is made up of an asset information review and an assessment of the key factors to be assessed tested.
Publications	(none)
Final Report	(none)
Added to Database	01/11/23