Cadent is identified as a partner in the East Coast Hydrogen programme alongside National Gas and Northern Gas Networks. Its involvement is important because hydrogen network proposals in Britain often depend on existing gas distribution and transmission assets, along with regulatory permission to repurpose them. The E
Appointed DNV as Owner’s Engineer for H2East FEED. Secured £96 million from Ofgem for East Coast Hydrogen Pipeline design, including H2East. Leads the H2East project connecting hydrogen production to industrial hubs[1][2][3].
Cadent is one of the UK's four gas distribution networks, responsible for transporting gas to around 11 million homes and businesses. It was formed in 2016 following the privatization of National Grid's gas distribution business. Recently, Cadent has focused on hydrogen projects for decarbonization, including the pause
Cadent is a major energy stakeholder that has been exploring hydrogen as a sustainable energy source. The company partnered with Keele University and other organizations in the HyDeploy consortium to establish the first trial of hydrogen blending in a UK gas network. Cadent has plans for pipeline infrastructure to crea
Lead developer of the East Coast Hydrogen Pipeline proposal, working in partnership with National Gas and Northern Gas Networks on the broader East Coast Hydrogen infrastructure program
Britain's largest gas distribution network operating four of eight networks across England, serving around 11 million homes and businesses. Leading development of the East London Hydrogen Pipeline as part of the Capital Hydrogen programme.
One of the partners in the Capital Hydrogen program, responsible for studying the role of the gas grid in hydrogen distribution and collecting stakeholder views.
Cadent is the gas distribution firm leading the HyDeploy project and has provided data on the potential CO2 emission reductions if a 20% hydrogen blend were rolled out across the UK.