Permission to connect/inject
This LAP concerns the permitting framework and processes (or restrictions) for hydrogen based SNG (via methanation) and injection into the gas grid at TSO or DSO level, along with technical requirements for and oversight of local grid connection facilities
Glossary:
Permission and additional restrictions regarding connection points for SNG from hydrogen compared to natural gas connection points.
Connection: “Network connection” refers to the connection of the hydrogen generating plant to the existing gas supply network, the link to the connection point of the existing gas supply network, the gas pressure control measuring system, the means for increasing the pressure and the verifiable measurement of the hydrogen to be fed.
Injection: Gas grid access (injection) is the system under which market players are allowed to use capacity in a pipeline, network, gas store or other gas facility.
The injection installation is related to the connection facility.
Connection: “Network connection” refers to the connection of the hydrogen generating plant to the existing gas supply network, the link to the connection point of the existing gas supply network, the gas pressure control measuring system, the means for increasing the pressure and the verifiable measurement of the hydrogen to be fed.
Injection: Gas grid access (injection) is the system under which market players are allowed to use capacity in a pipeline, network, gas store or other gas facility.
The injection installation is related to the connection facility.
Is it a barrier?
Operational barriers
Type of Barrier
Economic, Operational
Assessment Severity
1
Questions:
Question 1
Is the legislation with regard to injection of Methane (SNG) via methanation from hydrogen the same as for hydrogen?
If yes, question 2-9 are the same as for category 7, application 1: injection of hydrogen in the gas grid and do not have to be answered.
YES
Describe the comparable technology and its relevance with regard to hydrogen
Time consuming