Wednesday 5 August 2020
Britain could be home to what is considered to be 'the world's first' zero-carbon gas grid.
This could be possible with the development of a project that replaces old iron pipelines with hydrogen and biomethane-ready piping made from plastic.
The upgrade could lead to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in the next 12 years by an amount equivalent to taking half a million cars off the road, according to the Energy Networks Association.
The project, which aims to create a hydrogen-ready network, is based on a £28 billion investment.
David Smith, Chief Executive of Energy Networks Association, said: "We need to decarbonise the gas that we use.
"And an investment programme that was first introduced in 2002 to improve safety is now playing a vital role in reducing emissions and laying the foundations for a world-leading zero carbon gas grid, coming in on-time and under budget."