Development of Packaged Solution for Bio Methane Injection

Jun 2011

Gas Distribution

Reference: NIA_NGGD0002

Status: Complete

Start Date: Jun 2011

End Date: Mar 2015

Funding Licencee(s): National Grid Gas Distribution

Contact: Nathan Turner – Project Manager and Andrew Newton – Innovation Portfolio Manager

Funding Mechanism Network Innovation Allowance

Research Area: None

Core Technology(ies): Gas Distribution Networks

Estimated Expenditure: £852,113.00

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.