Introduction: The scope of this project is as follows:

• Stage 1 - Detailed Design: This stage will include the tender process to select a suitable supplier; the design process and internal G17 design appraisal.

• Stage 2 - Installation & Commissioning: This stage will cover the purchase of equipment and physical installation/commissioning of the chosen solution at the Stockport site, plus development of bespoke design guidance for the industry to use for future bio-methane connections.

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 with potential to apply to > 7 bar network.

Expected Benefits: 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.