Gas companies declare they are 'ready' to mix hydrogen into grid next winter

Cecilia Keating
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As government deliberates on whether to sanction hydrogen-based heating, Energy Networks Association insists UK-wide hydrogen blending roll-out would be possible from next winter

Hydrogen fuel could be mixed into Britain's gas grid as soon as next year, with Britain's gas grid companies announcing this morning they should be able to replace a up to a fifth of fossil gas in their...

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