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Northern Gas Networks

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Leeds Hydrogen Heat and Power Supply
Northern Gas Networks' initiative to supply hydrogen-generated power and heat to homes in Leeds using hydrogen produced on Teesside. Aims to reduce domestic heating and cooking emissions.
planned 1 mention
Zero-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet investigation
Northern Gas Networks and Wales & West Utilities, with support from EIC and Cenex, are investigating the feasibility of operating hydrogen vehicle fleets to meet Net Zero 2050 targets.
planned 1 mention
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs)
Vehicles that use hydrogen as fuel to power an electric motor, emitting only water vapor.
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Hydrogen refueling infrastructure
The network of stations and systems required to store and dispense hydrogen fuel for vehicles.
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Hydrogen storage systems
Crucial components for storing hydrogen, either as compressed gas or supercooled liquid, which are necessary for powering hydrogen-based vessels.
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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
GB 3 mentions
Buxton
Buxton
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Teesside / Tees Valley, North-East England
Teesside / Tees Valley, North-East England
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Often mentioned with · Projects

Hydrogen village pilot - Ellesmere Port (cancelled)
A smaller hydrogen heating pilot project planned for a village near Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.
cancelled 2 mentions
Teesside Hydrogen Super Fleet
A major hydrogen fuel vehicle fleet initiative encompassing cars, buses, trains, and bin lorries powered by hydrogen fuel across the Teesside region. Part of a broader campaign to establish Teesside as a UK hydrogen powerhouse.
announced 1 mention
Hydrogen Blending into UK Gas Networks
A memorandum of understanding between BP and Northern Gas Networks to introduce hydrogen into gas networks throughout the UK, enabling residential and industrial customers to use existing gas connections for decarbonization.
announced 1 mention
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ITM Power electrolyser facility (HyDeploy)
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H2NorthEast
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Test facility
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Gasurveyor 700 (GS700-Hydrogen)
An advanced portable infrared gas leak detector that combines natural gas and hydrogen detection into a single multifunctional device. Weighing 1.4 kilograms, it is fully ATEX-certified and offers LEL, PPM, and volume gas readings with 360° alarms. Features include customizable user interface, dedicated application modes (gas leak detection, barholing, purging, search operations), intelligent data logging, and optional GPS mapping.
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hydrogen refueling stations
Infrastructure for refueling hydrogen vehicles, with several projects receiving government funding for their construction.
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Heat map tool
An analytical tool combining telematics and operational data to identify the proportion of existing vehicle routes that could be replaced by hydrogen-powered equivalents and to determine optimal locations and specifications for hydrogen refuelling stations.
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Jonathan Brearley
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Antony Green
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Graham Stuart
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Often mentioned with · Research studies

Hydrogen vehicle fleet energy demand and refuelling infrastructure assessment
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Hydrogen infrastructure strategic planning policy statement
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Multi-energy-vector smart energy network demonstrator
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In the news (15)

POST Briefing Sheds Light on the UK’s National Network Plans
Northern Gas Networks is a partner in the East Coast Hydrogen programme and is described as collaborating with National Gas and Cadent to connect planned hydrogen production and storage with industrial users. Its role matters because the national network depends on regional infrastructure, local planning, and the conve
H2NorthEast and Northern Gas Networks to Expand Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production Supply in Teesside
Partner in East Coast Hydrogen network. Signed MoU with H2NorthEast in April 2026 to explore hydrogen supply to industrial users in North East England.[1][2][3]
Keele’s HyDEX Programme Wins Top Knowledge Exchange Award
Northern Gas Networks is a major energy stakeholder that has been exploring hydrogen solutions alongside other partners including Cadent. The organization was involved in forming the HyDeploy consortium.
Hydrogen Infrastructure: Cadent Unveils 140 km East Coast Pipeline with £96 m Ofgem Boost
Partnership member on East Coast Hydrogen project, contributing to technical planning and network development for hydrogen distribution
Green Hydrogen Takes Root in Bradford with UK-Backed Production Plant
The Bradford Hydrogen Plant is being constructed on NGN’s Birkshall gas storage site, a strategic choice supporting the transition from traditional gas infrastructure to low-carbon alternatives.[2]
Natural gas and hydrogen gas detection improved by high-performance gadget
Prominent UK gas utility company that collaborated with Teledyne during the development and testing of the GS700-Hydrogen detector.
UK hydrogen heating trial canceled after residents protest
Gas network operator planning to carry out the alternative hydrogen heating trial in Redcar, installing hydrogen boilers in approximately 2,000 homes.
H2GO Power gets AI and hydrogen storage technology funding from UK government
NGN is hosting the demonstration of H2GO Power's technology at its Low Thornley test facility and will integrate the system into its existing infrastructure.
BP investigates potential of largest blue hydrogen plant in the United Kingdom
Gas network operator that signed a memorandum of understanding with BP to introduce hydrogen into gas networks throughout the UK.
English hydrogen research facility gets £9 million in Ofgem funding
Northern Gas Networks is a partner in the hydrogen research facility project.
Two UK GDNs considering new fleet of zero-emission hydrogen vehicles
UK gas distribution network investigating zero-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet operations to meet Net Zero 2050 targets.
Major H21 project launches in UK to test effectiveness of hydrogen as a power source
NGN is leading the H21 project, which involves testing hydrogen as a power source.
Hydrogen vehicles receive more support from UK Government
Part of the Tees Valley Hydrogen Transport Initiative, likely involved in the gas infrastructure aspect of hydrogen refueling.
Unique HyDeploy project to blend hydrogen with natural gas in the UK
Partner in the HyDeploy project consortium.
Teesside takes another step forward in becoming a UK hydrogen “powerhouse”
Energy company implementing plans to supply hydrogen-generated power and heat to homes in Leeds using hydrogen produced on Teesside.

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