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Reference Number	NIA_WWU_2_07
Title	SWIC: Assessment of potential hydrogen demand in 2030 - 2050
Status	Completed
Energy Categories	Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Hydrogen, Other infrastructure and systems R&D) 100%;
Research Types	Applied Research and Development 100%
Science and Technology Fields	ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 100%
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation	Not Cross-cutting 100%
Principal Investigator	Project Contact No email address given Wales and West Utilities
Award Type	Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source	Ofgem
Start Date	01 October 2021
End Date	30 September 2022
Duration	ENA months
Total Grant Value	£30,000
Industrial Sectors	Energy
Region	Wales
Programme	Network Innovation Allowance
Investigators	Principal Investigator	Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (100.000%)
	Industrial Collaborator	Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (0.000%)
Web Site	https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_WWU_2_07
Objectives	This project is a feasibility study to identify the main sites for supply and demand of hydrogen, together with an outline layout for hydrogen infrastructure, within the South Wales Industrial ClusterThe methods will include data gathering, development of our own datasets of likely sites for hydrogen production, sites of demand (including industry, power, transport and domestic), and existing transport infrastructure. We will also develop required models to understand patterns of movement of hydrogen in the system in response to supply and demand, to assess storage requirements. The project will rely on public domain information and Progressives own assessments of CO2 emissions, hydrogen demand and pipeline locations. It will cite data sources and identify any areas of uncertainty or known or likely inaccuracy. The project aims to deliver insights into the likely future location and capacity of gas pipelines and the composition of the gases they carry. The project does not involve measurement of existing data. The project is rated low in the common assessment framework detailed in the ENIP document after assessing the total project value, the progression through the TRL levels, the number of project delivery partners and the low level of data assumptions. No additional peer review is required for this project The outline scope of work for assessing the development of hydrogen infrastructure in South Wales under the IDC Deployment Phase 2 comprises:Identify the main potential locations for bulk hydrogen demand and indicative size and seasonality/variability of demand and possible timing of development (snapshots 2030, 2040, 2050Industrial ETS Emitters capable of fuel switching from natural gas to HydrogenIndustrial ETS Emitters capable of repowering CHP plant from natural gas to HydrogenPower station sites requiring a supply of flexible HydrogenLDZ entry points, for injecting a blend to domestic/commercial customersLocation of appropriate supply points to satisfy this demandSources of hydrogen (green vs blueLocations for hydrogen productionVariability of hydrogen production depending on feedstock/energy supplyOutline development of H2 transportation system capable of satisfying the demands identified in 1).Assessment of re-use potential of NTS, LDZ pipelinesPreliminary sizing and routing of new H2 supply infrastructure required to deliver hydrogen demands in South WalesIdentification of the magnitude of storage requirement for Hydrogen associated with the demands identified in 1)Storage demandReview of possible storage sites, including access, state of development, match to requirement The overarching objective of the study is to identify a preliminary layout for a necessary hydrogen infrastructure in South Wales, in the context of the wider SWIC Phase 2 work programmes.
Abstract	This project will assess the development of hydrogen infrastructure in South Wales under the SWIC Deployment Phase 2.
Publications	(none)
Final Report	(none)
Added to Database	19/10/22