Serbia's Gas Network Evolution: Embracing Hydrogen Integration
Key Ideas
- Transportgas Srbija in Serbia has initiated a study to assess the technical feasibility of integrating hydrogen into the national gas network, aligning with decarbonization goals.
- The study will evaluate blending hydrogen with natural gas, determine safe blending percentages, and identify optimal blending points and storage locations.
- Key industrial consumers in Serbia, including steelworks, oil refineries, and power plants, will be analyzed for the impact of hydrogen-natural gas blends on their operations.
- The project also aims to recommend infrastructure investments and regulatory changes to facilitate the introduction of hydrogen into the gas grid.
Serbia's natural gas transmission system operator, Transportgas Srbija, is taking significant steps towards integrating hydrogen into the country's gas network. The initiative, aimed at evaluating the technical aspects of this integration, reflects Serbia's commitment to decarbonization and energy security, in line with broader European energy transition objectives. The study will focus on assessing the feasibility of transporting hydrogen through existing pipelines, analyzing the effects of blending hydrogen with natural gas on the transmission system and key industrial consumers. An important aspect will be determining the safe percentage at which hydrogen can be blended with natural gas without causing equipment damage or transmission losses. The study will also identify optimal blending points and suitable locations for hydrogen production and storage within Serbia. Major gas consumers in Serbia, such as steelworks, oil refineries, and power plants, will be evaluated for the potential impact of hydrogen-natural gas blends on their operations. Following the evaluation, the consultant will propose necessary investments in new gas pipelines and infrastructure upgrades, as well as recommend regulatory changes to enable the smooth integration of hydrogen into the gas grid. Bids for the study are currently open, with the selected consultant expected to deliver the comprehensive report within 180 days post-selection.
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Energy Security
Decarbonization
Gas Network
Regulatory Changes
European Energy Transition
Infrastructure Upgrades
Energy Community
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