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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Stocksfield.

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A gas leak has been detected along Station Bank, Mickley Square, Stocksfield and as a result we have imposed a road closure to allow our teams space to investigate. As it stands now, we do not have an expected end date for the repair.

A diversion is route is available for as long as the closure remains active.

Andrew Coates, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Stocksfield and the wider network.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

 

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Funding secured to explore hydrogen potential for clean energy transition

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN) and its partners have successfully secured Ofgem funding of almost £500,000 for a Hydrogen Cost Reduction Programme (HyCoRe), to explore the role of hydrogen in reducing the upfront investment required to move to Net Zero.

NGN the gas distributor for the north of England will be joined by several industry partners the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, Kinewell Energy, Arup, University of Newcastle, Unasys, and National Gas Transmission. Advisors to the programme also include Northern Powergrid, Lhyfe, Carbon Trust Advisory.

The HyCoRe project is one of thirty-six ground-breaking projects to have successfully secured a total of £16.09 million of Ofgem funding from its Strategic Innovation Fund, which aims to drive the innovation needed to transform gas and electricity networks for a low-carbon future.

David Lynch, Future Energy Strategy Manager at NGN said: “We are delighted to receive this funding which builds on great work by our HyCoRe consortium during the initial discovery phase. HyCoRe will provide evidence to demonstrate how hydrogen can be integrated into existing energy networks to reduce capital expenditure required to support net-zero transition by 2050. NGN are extremely pleased to have secured additional funding to continue this programme.”

Paul McKeever, Head of Electrical Research at ORE Catapult said: “The HyCoRe project series is a significant step forward in better understanding gas and electrical grid alignment and how best to utilise offshore wind in future energy solutions. The ORE Catapult team are delighted to be working with such a strong consortium and look forward to applying and developing our expertise in several areas, including technology development and validation; infrastructure solution design incorporating offshore wind and hydrogen technologies; and the often-challenging issue of market regulation.”

HyCoRe partners and advisors will collaborate over the next six months and will focus on three key research areas:

  • National Modelling: identifying high-potential areas based on offshore/onshore constraints and opportunities.
  • Modelling of a selected regional specific solution: understanding infrastructure solutions that will provide connectivity between offshore wind production areas and energy consumers/gas network.
  • Technical challenge assessment: identifying technical challenges that may impede deployment and design/optimisation of test/validation solutions to de-risk technology pathways.

Clare Lavelle, Director at Arup said: “Hydrogen deployment at scale is critical to meeting the UK’s Net Zero targets and achieving a Just Transition.  Hydrogen complements increasing electrification of the energy system and will enable the growth of our indigenous offshore wind market. In this critical research programme Arup will use our world leading SCALE platform to understand the most economically attractive routes to green hydrogen production from offshore wind.”

Professor Sara Walker University of Newcastle said: “Myself and Dr Zografou-Barredo have been considering hydrogen integration through our UKRI Hub on Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions. Working on this SIF (Strategic Innovation Fund) Alpha project HyCoRe, with industry partners, enables us to collaborate on research questions which really probe the thorny issue of when and where hydrogen can add value.”

‘Dr Chris Mullen, Senior Engineer, Kinewell Energy said: “Hydrogen has the potential to play a major role in the transition to net zero and Kinewell Energy are excited contribute to the HyCoRe project. There are many options and considerations for integrating green hydrogen from offshore wind. Characterising the complexities, determining optimal scenarios and detailing the next hydrogen from offshore wind zone will ultimately benefit network customers.”

Once UK regions with strong potential for green hydrogen have been identified, the aim is for the hydrogen to be produced from offshore-wind and injected into the onshore gas network, to offer a more economic and deliverable solution than offshore wind farms producing electricity directly.

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About the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult

ORE Catapult is the UK’s leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy, established in 2013 by the UK Government as part of a network of Catapults set up by Innovate UK in high growth industries.

In 2023, we are celebrating 10 years of combining world-leading test and demonstration facilities with engineering and research expertise to accelerate technology development, reduce costs, and enhance economic growth across the UK. Find out more at https://ore.catapult.org.uk/10-year/

ORE Catapult operates in Glasgow, Blyth, Levenmouth, Aberdeen, the Humber, the East of England, the South West and Wales and operates a collaborative research partnership in China.

https://ore.catapult.org.uk/

For more information contact: Irene MacKinnon, PR Manager, 07563 393412, irene.mackinnon@ore.catapult.org.uk

 

 

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Upgrading the gas network in Gateshead

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Gateshead.

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

The upgrade work which began on Rose Street in July 2023 will continue into 2024 and is expected to be complete by the end of March 2024.

In order to carry out the work safely and protect our engineers and members of the public, Rose Street is temporarily closed.  Temporary two-way traffic lights are also in place at Tyne Road East and a diversion is in place via Askew Road West. Access is being maintained for residents and businesses.

Darren Pearson, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital that we carry out this work in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Gateshead and the wider network.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

 

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Multi-agency partners continue to support Northern Gas Networks as they work together to identify source of ‘gas-like’ odour

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Northern Gas Networks warns members of the public not to become complacent

Work is ongoing to identify a ‘gas-like’ odour in the Teesside area.  In November, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the North of England’s gas distributer, convened a multi-agency response to help to identify the source of the smell after receiving a larger than usual number of calls from members of the public reporting an odour that they were concerned was natural gas.

The safety of members of the public is NGN’s priority and its rapid response engineers continue to investigate each and every report, but have not found any evidence that this is related to natural gas or the gas pipe network.

Through joint working with agency partners including Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council, Middlesbrough Council, the Environment Agency, Cleveland Police and Cleveland Fire Brigade and the UK Health Security Agency the location of the odour has been pin-pointed to around the Cowpen Bewley area.

Ian Waddle, Head of Customer Operations Support at Northern Gas Networks said:

“We are continuing to work with our partners in the region to identify the exact location and source of the odour in Teesside through a combination of on the ground observation and in situ monitoring using specialist technology. While we believe we’re a step closer to identifying the location of the odour, we know that the smell travels and it has been detected throughout the Teesside area.

Ian continued: “While this situation is ongoing it is vitally important that members of the public don’t get complacent and it is essential that if they smell anything that they believe to be natural gas that they call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999 so that our engineers can come out and investigate.”

The National Gas Emergency Service is in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Upgrading the gas network in South Shields

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in South Shields.

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

Upgrade work will begin on Mill Lane in South Shields from Monday 8th January and will take approximately 17 weeks to complete.

The work will begin in Lazard Lane, Lizard View, Fairfield Drive and Souter View before moving onto Mill Lane heading towards Sunderland from mid-February.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect members of the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place. From the 26th of February, traffic lights will be along Mill Lane to control the flow of traffic and limit the impact on local traffic.

Reece Clarke, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of South Tyneside and the wider network.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

 

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Keighley.

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Keighley.

The ageing main has undergone several recent emergency repairs, so has now been prioritised for urgent replacement. The ageing metal pipework is being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now, while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

The work commenced on the 2nd January 2024 and is expected to last for approximately 12 weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with Bradford Council.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

Works will commence at the junction of Aireworth Road/ Bradford Road under 3- way traffic lights for approximately 3 weeks.

We will then continue working along Aireworth Road to the junction of Aireworth Grove alternating between 2- way and 4 way- way traffic lights for approximately 4 weeks.

We will then return to the Junction of Aireworth Road/ Bradford Road working under 3-way lights for approximately 2 weeks.

We will then return to Aireworth Road and continue working from the junction of Aireworth Grove to Airevalley Road for approximately 4 weeks.

There will be a road closure in place on Aireworth Road from Airevalley Road for approximately 2 weeks.

To minimise the impact on traffic, traffic management will be in place and manned (7am- 7pm) to assist with the flow of traffic when working under temporary traffic lights. A full signed diversion is in place.

Whilst the majority of the work will be carried out in the street, engineers will need to access customer properties to complete the project and ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas. Our customer care team is contacting households affected.

Chris Green, Business Operations Lead for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Keighley.”

“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this essential scheme as safely and as quickly as possible.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

 

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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Middlesbrough.

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Middlesbrough.

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable, plastic pipes to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now, while getting the network ready for the future.

We expect the work to start on the 8th January 2024 and take approximately 10 weeks to complete. It has been planned in collaboration with Middlesbrough Council.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

We will be starting our work on Marton Road for five weeks, from St John’s Church to the junction of Borough Road. During this period, we will have temporary traffic management in place.

Following this we will be moving on to Newlands Road, we will be working from the junction of Marton Road to number 50 Newlands Road, we will be here for approximately two weeks. During this time there will be a closure at the junction of Newlands Road and Marton Road. Access will be via Southfield Road

We will then be moving to part of Gurney Street to complete work at the Leonardo Hotel. This should be for around one week.

Once the work at the hotel has been complete, we will move to Linthorpe Mews and part of Bolckow Street, this should take approximately two weeks to complete.

Whilst we are on Linthorpe Mews we may need to close the road. We are aware deliveries take place on Linthorpe Mews and we will speak to all businesses before this work starts to discuss how we will manage deliveries and the potential closure.

The final stage of the work will be on Borough Road from the junction of Laurel Road to 93 Borough Road for approximately four weeks, for the duration of this work there will be multiway traffic lights in place.

Shaun Williams, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Middlesbrough.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

 

 

 

 

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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Streethouse, Pontefract

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Pontefract.

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

The work will start on Tuesday 2nd January and is expected to take approximately 9 weeks to complete. It has been planned in collaboration with Wakefield Council.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the members of the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

From Monday 8th January there will be temporary traffic lights on Whinney Lane. These will begin near the junction of Wakefield Road and move along in sections, finishing at the junction of George Street. These will be in place for the remainder of the project.

Advance warning signs will be put in place.

Chris Reed, Central Operations Manager, for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Pontefract.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

 

 

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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Darlington

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Darlington.

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable, plastic pipes to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now, while getting the network ready for the future.

Major gas mains replacement work will be starting on Mcmullen Road as of the 3rd of January 2024. This has been planned in collaboration with Darlington Borough Council.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

As of the 3rd of January 2024 there will be a closure on the roundabout of Yarm Road at the junction of Mcmullen Road. At the same time, there will also be a closure at the junction of Malim Road and Mcmullen Road, this will be in place for approximately three weeks.

Jack Hepplewhite, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Darlington.”

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out emergency work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Sowerby Bridge.

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In accordance with instructions from Calderdale Council there are road closures in place in the local area due to the bridge collapse.

NGN has been in the area since Monday 11th of December in order to maintain the gas supply to residents in the area.

Nick Thersby Operations Manager at NGN said: “Our work in the Bairstow Lane area is about maintaining gas supply to the local area. This has involved bringing a medium pressure main over land.

“There is 24 hour security and a cabin in the vicinity where we will need to run a generator to continue our work.

“We apologise for the noise from the generator while our work is taking place. We are working hard to ensure that we maintain gas supply to the 6500 customers potentially impacted.

“Working closely with Calderdale council, we are investigating a safe route for the gas main to be back under ground.”

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