SCHEDULE | accelerating hydrogen use
Morning Overview
07.30 – 08.15 | Registration and Networking
08.15 – 09.00 | Breakfast
09.00 – 09.15 | Chris Rowell Head of Net Zero, Tees Valley Combined Authority
09.15 – 09.30 | Professor Tony Roskilly, Professor of Energy Systems, Durham University
09.30 – 09.45 | Professor Dawid Hanak, Professor of Decarbonisation of Industrial Clusters, Teesside University
09.45 – 10.00 | Chris Verity, Hydrogen Senior Project Manager, Northern Gas Networks
10.00 – 10.30 | Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
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DURHAM BREAKFAST HUB
Chelsea Bailey
Multimedia Journalist and Presenter Hydrogen Industry Leaders
Chelsea Bailey is a Multimedia Journalist at Hydrogen Industry Leaders and has been in her role for over a year. During her time at the company, she has networked with and strengthened her relationships with key industry leaders, developed informative written content for various mediums, and gained valuable knowledge of the hydrogen sector.
With experience working at The BBC and more, Chelsea has a background in news writing, social media marketing, event coordination, and implementing strategic campaigns to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Additionally, in previous roles, she has been News Editor, recorded podcasts, and written engaging articles on technology and the environment. This is where her passion for sustainability in the hydrogen industry grew. She has qualifications from The University of Salford, where she studied and achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Journalism – An accredited course by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
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BUILDING THE HYDROGEN ECONOMY ACROSS THE NORTH EAST
Hydrogen Industry Leaders takes a look at the core project pipeline across the whole of Teesside and identifies how the region is a vital part of the net zero puzzle.
The event will hear from a range of speakers including representatives from Northern Gas Networks, Teesside and Durham University.
Innovation comes directly from University research
Focussing on what is happening on a University level, Teesside University and Durham University have been collaborating on a ground-breaking project to accelerate decarbonisation and the use of hydrogen through supporting industrial research and development and capacity building in the Tees Valley.
Researchers from both universities will harness their complementary strengths in the ambitious four-year project, Growing Teesside’s Hydrogen Economy and Catalysing
a Just Transition to Net Zero (‘Collaborations in Research’).
The £11m project is led by Teesside University and funded with £4.8m from the Research England Development (RED) Fund, part of UK Research and Innovation, as well as funding from Teesside University, Durham University and industrial partners.
Funding directed towards the Tees Valley is well placed as it is responsible for almost 50% of the UK’s production of hydrogen and innovation.
In 2018, a report by KPMG found that exploiting the opportunities of the hydrogen economy could add up to £7 billion to the Tees Valley economy by 2050 and create up to 1,000 highvalue-added jobs.
Shifting away from University level research into future innovation, the event will also explore the projects that are being proposed and those that are in action, showcasing how Teesside is at the heart of net zero.
Redcar Hydrogen Community could be a trailblazing project
The Redcar Hydrogen Community is an example of such projects, which is being run alongside Northern Gas Networks, who is the gas distributor for the North East and parts of Cumbria and Yorkshire. This initiative would involve changing the gas supplied through pipes from the natural gas supplied today, to hydrogen.
The project leaders were invited to submit plans to create a hydrogen village by the government and you can find out more about why a hydrogen conversion is being explored on the Government website.
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Detailed proposals have been submitted to the Government and Ofgem, with final decisions expected in fall 2023.
If the proposal is given the go ahead, they would need to install new hydrogen appliances in the place of any current gas ones including boilers, fires and cookers in the homes and businesses within the Redcar Hydrogen Community. This would be at no cost to customers, ensuring they are not directly impacted by the change of supply.
World first projects coming straight from Teesside
In addition to this exciting project, a pioneering energy project to gather vital evidence about the suitability of the existing gas network to transport hydrogen is underway in the South Bank area of Teesside.
The team at Northern Gas Networks is really excited to be working in Redcar over the next year and begin liaising with residents and businesses as we develop our plans.
Northern Gas Networks
Along with the other gas distribution network companies, they were also invited to submit a location for a conversion to the gas network to hydrogen from 2025. Redcar was selected because of existing commitments to produce hydrogen in the area.
The government has highlighted that the UK’s hydrogen economy could be worth £900 million by 2030 and create as many as 12,000 jobs, so hydrogen could represent a great opportunity for Redcar and the local area.
This project will see Northern Gas Networks use a network of existing natural gas mains to carry out standard gas operational procedures under 100% hydrogen conditions for the first time. Testing is taking place on an area of disused land where gas pipes that once supplied homes on the site, while all still intact, are disconnected from the rest of the network.
Evidence gathered will be used to understand any changes needed for the potential conversion of the gas distribution network to transport clean burning hydrogen in the future. The UK has set a target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 to help reverse the impact of climate change.
The natural gas used by 85% of homes connected to the gas grid is responsible for over 30% of the UK’s carbon emissions, but hydrogen produces no carbon when burned, so could provide a greener energy solution for heating and cooking.
The South Bank research is part of the H21 project, a major collaborative UK gas industry hydrogen programme led by NGN, to assess the suitability of the UK’s existing gas network to carry hydrogen.
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EDITORIAL
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Bristol
Hull
New for 2023, the HIL 100 Breakfast Hub will offer a series of regionally focussed network opportunities and a chance for stakeholders and suppliers to discuss key projects and pilots within the regions we cover.
These breakfast events will provide a touchpoint for the industry to collaborate, share best practices, and outline the role hydrogen will play in a net zero society.
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Building the Hydrogen Economy
LONDON 20 2 3
The Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, Heathrow
5 July 2023
Making the best use of existing infrastructure, ensuring final investment decisions are improved and building a future-proof hydrogen economy are integral aspects of building a secure hydrogen economy. HIL London will explore how the UK is performing in all these areas and the opportunities in the region.
• How do we build a future-proof hydrogen economy?
• What type of infrastructure will the industry need to develop/retrofit?
• How do we boost the amounts of final investment decisions?
• What are the main bottlenecks, and how do we make the most of these opportunities?
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Enhancing the Hydrogen Economy
GLASGOW 20 2 3
Radisson BLU, Glasgow
28 November 2023
Continuing our annual Scottish Conference, join key decisionmakers and thought leaders throughout the sector as we look to grow the hydrogen economy and enhance the energy transition through production, storage, distribution and end-use.
• What role will transport play in hydrogen storage, distribution, and end-use?
• How is Scotland uniquely positioned to explore onshore and offshore renewable options?
• How to unlock further investment opportunities for Scotland
• Explore how oil and gas companies can transition to green solutions
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