Development of Packaged Solution for Bio Methane Injection
Reference Number
NIA_NGGD0002
Title
Development of Packaged Solution for Bio Methane Injection
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas)
Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy, Production of other biomass-derived fuels (incl. Production from wastes))
Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy, Production of other biomass-derived fuels (incl. Production from wastes))
Research Types
Applied Research and Development
Science and Technology Fields
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
Cadent Gas
Cadent Gas
Award Type
Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source
Ofgem
Start Date
01 June 2011
End Date
01 January 2015
Duration
45 months
Total Grant Value
£852,113
Industrial Sectors
Technical Consultancy
Region
London
Programme
Network Innovation Allowance
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Objectives
The aim of this project is to develop an integrated packaged solution to allow bio-methane producers to connect to the 7 bar network. Success of this project will be identification and confirmation of a fit for purpose, cost effective and efficient packaged solution that can be deployed for the majority of requested bio-methane connections in the future.
Abstract
Currently there is no one single integrated packaged kit to allow bio-methane producers to connect to the gas network. This means that there is no straightforward route, thus reducing the incentive for bio-methane producers to connect to the network. By facilitation of bio-gas connections with a packaged unit to enable injection of renewable gas into the gas distribution network, the aim is to connect 80 bio-gas connections to the network at an average output of 450m3/h, by 2020. This will allow National Grid to contribute 3. 5 TWh of biogas into the network, which meets the environmental targets set at 50% renewable gas. Use of bio-methane on the gas distribution network will help to reduce the future dependency on fossil fuels thus ensure security of supply for the future, whilst using and sustaining the existing energy infrastructure. This project will undertake a detailed design and G17 design process to identify the proposed standard bio-gas connection solution. This will be followed by installation and commissioning to cover physical installation of the chosen solution at the Stockport site. Finally development of bespoke design guidance will take place for the gas industry and Network Licensees to use for future bio-methane connections.Note : Project Documents may be available via the ENA Smarter Networks Portal using the Website link above
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