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To support National Energy Action’s Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (FPAD), NGN is raising awareness of support available to customers in vulnerable situations facing fuel poverty this winter. 

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN) has made over 600 referrals for financial support to pay for heating in 2023 to date, while providing essential equipment to help people stay warm at home. 

To support National Energy Action’s Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (FPAD), NGN is raising awareness of support available to customers in vulnerable situations facing fuel poverty this winter. 

Did you know that you could be eligible for a referral to the Fuel Bank Foundation where you could receive emergency financial support and advice to help improve your financial situation in the longer term? 

NGN and other Gas distribution networks committed to providing Fuel Bank Foundation with £500,000 fund over two years to support households in a fuel crisis back in 2021. 

Working together NGN and Fuel Bank Foundation identify those households who most need help, providing same day emergency financial support to people struggling to top-up their prepayment gas and/or electricity meters. Fuel Bank Foundation also provides additional ongoing support to help manage energy costs, working together to support families out of crisis. 

From January 2023, until now, NGN has, so far referred over 600 people across its network to Fuel Bank Foundation for financial help.  

NGN encourages customers who find themselves in fuel poverty to speak to its engineers if they are working in their homes or contact the Fuel Bank Foundation directly to find out more information. 

Eileen Brown, Customer Service Director at NGN said: 

“Fuel Poverty Awareness Day is a timely reminder that millions of households across the UK struggle to stay warm and well at home in winter. 

 “With cost-of-living challenges ongoing, more households than ever are entering the colder months with a sense of stress and anxiety about how afford to keep warm.  

 “According to statistics provided by Fuel Bank Foundation, 96% of people they’ve supported were having to choose between heating and eating and 14% were sacrificing hot food on a daily basis.” 

When NGN engineers visit homes, in addition to dealing with gas or Carbon Monoxide issues, they can offer, free of charge, to customers in most need useful equipment to help keep them warm, including: 

  • Electric Heated Under Blanket 
  • Heated Seat Cover 
  • Hot Water bottle  
  • Radiator Oil Filled Portable  
  • Slow Cooker  
  • Thermal Flask 
  • Water Resistant Heated jacket 
  • Winter Warmer Pack 

Over the last 12 months NGN engineers have been able to offer around 2000 pieces of equipment to customers. 

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Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 

Fuel Poverty Awareness Day is a national campaign event organised by the UK’s foremost fuel poverty charity, National Energy Action (NEA). NEA work to overcome the effects and causes of fuel poverty in four ways. We provide advice and support; we campaign and advocate for the needs of fuel-poor households; we carry out research to raise awareness and find solutions; and we provide accredited training. For more information visit: https://brnw.ch/21wERwZ 

About Northern Gas Networks  

 Since we started operating in 2005, we’ve been leading the way as one of the most cost-efficient of the UK’s eight gas distribution networks. We deliver great value for money to our customers, as well as a whole host of social and economic benefits to our region.   

 We’re recognised as a dynamic, passionate, conscious and people focused team that safely and reliably delivers gas to over 2.7 million homes and businesses across the North East, northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire.   

 Although we don’t source the gas, fix boilers and appliances, or get involved with plumbing, we work with those that do to deliver it through a vast network of underground pipes that are constantly being invested in and upgraded.   

 It’s more complicated than it sounds so we’re always exploring cutting-edge thinking, revolutionary engineering practices and world-class science to find new ways to provide sustainable sources of energy.   

 And while our customers may not see us very often, they can sleep soundly knowing that we’re working around the clock to keep them connected and make sure they stay safe.   

 For more information visit northerngasnetworks.co.uk. Alternatively, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. 
 

Get in touch  

 You can contact Northern Gas Networks’ press office on: 0113 322 7950 during office hours (between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays) or call the out of hours service on 0113 322 7978 at any other time. 

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Combatting Cost-of-Living Challenges: Utilities, Charities, Local Government and Tech unite to launch major new fuel poverty initiative.

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The new Warm Homes Network is now in pilot phase in Cumbria, after the launch of a similar project in Birmingham in August and ahead of an expected UK-wide roll out in 2024.

  • Northern Gas Networks is working with gas distribution network company Cadent, Cumberland Council and Citizens Advice – Carlisle and Eden, to name but a few.
  • Consumers referred to the Warm Homes Network should expect energy savings in excess of £3,000 each, through access to expert energy, money, and benefits advice.

As winter 2023 is upon us and concerns that the ongoing cost-of-living crisis will continue to impact household bills, Northern Gas Networks with just under 3 million customers, has launched a new pilot scheme that aims to directly alleviate fuel poverty through bespoke personal support.

For the first time, in a major new partnership, utility providers, charities and technology companies will collaborate to deliver ‘The Warm Homes Network’ bringing together organisations to collectively provide free and direct support to customers. Charities are set to offer services where they are best placed according to their unique expertise.

  • Strategic partners for the Cumbria pilot include Northern Gas Networks, Cadent and Sia Partners.
  • Delivery partners for the Cumbria Pilot include Cumberland Council, RABI, YES Energy Solutions, United Utilities, Cold to Cosy Homes (CAfS), Citizens Advice – Carlisle and Eden, and Pennysmart CIC.
  • Support partners for the Cumbria Pilot have included Churches Together Cumbria, Cumbria CVS, ACTion with Communities in Cumbria and Age UK – Carlisle and Eden.

Launching as a pilot in Cumbria, the first phase will test the network by supporting an initial 100 customers living in the most vulnerable situations. Created to be a community of trusted partners, offering customers a single source of support to navigate the energy crisis, the Warm Homes Network expects to contribute to energy savings of an average of over £3,000 per household, significantly more than similar schemes can deliver through a single interaction. Based on estimations from an initial pilot in Birmingham it is expected that the scheme will see consumer benefits totalling more than £580,000.

Having a one-stop-shop for vital guidance, including energy efficiency, benefits entitlement, and debt advice, will remove complexity for consumers, as well as maximising the amount families can save.

Eileen Brown, Customer Experience Director at Northern Gas Networks said: “The Warm Homes Network collaboration creates a powerful platform for some of the UK’s leading utility, charity, and technology brands to maximise their support for families who really need it. We are incredibly proud to be leading on this initiative and our initial forecasts predict that the model will quickly and significantly have a positive impact for families when they need help the most. I’m excited to see the programme in operation and look forward to the roll out across the UK, potentially reaching and supporting thousands of families.”

Lisa Brown, Cumberland Council’s Deputy Leader (statutory) said: “As partners we all have the same basic aim – warm, healthy residents. Fuel poverty is, sadly, a reality for many, and this pilot will help us deliver comprehensive help to the most vulnerable people, ensuring no-one falls through the gaps.”

Nikki Carney, Outreach and Engagement Manager for United Utilities, added: “We’re really pleased to be supporting this Cumbria Warm Homes Network initiative. We understand the pressure some customers are facing this winter with paying their bills. This initiative will ensure more customers are able to get the financial support they need with their bills.”

Jozi Brown, Development Officer at ACTion with Communities in Cumbria said: “ACTion with Communities in Cumbria is delighted to have been working with the Northern Gas Network and partners to get the Cumbria Warm Homes Network initiative up and running. We know that fuel poverty is a great concern for many of the rural communities we work with; to see such a collaborative effort being made to improve access to advice and support for people should make a real difference and help to overcome the barriers people face, when they’re trying to get the help, they’re entitled to.”

Delivery partners include:

• Cumberland Council
• RABI (The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution)
• YES Energy Solutions
• Cold to Cosy Homes (CAfS)
• Citizens Advice – Carlisle and Eden
• Pennysmart CIC – Debt Advisor
• United Utilities

To learn more about the Warm Homes Network please visit https://brnw.ch/21wEScY

If you would like to register interest in funding or delivering parts of the project as it scales, please contact our Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) team, vcma@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.

 ENDS  

About Northern Gas Networks  

Since we started operating in 2005, we’ve been leading the way as one of the most cost-efficient of the UK’s eight gas distribution networks. We deliver great value for money to our customers, as well as a whole host of social and economic benefits to our region.

We’re recognised as a dynamic, passionate, conscious and people focused team that safely and reliably delivers gas to over 2.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire.

Although we don’t source the gas, fix boilers and appliances, or get involved with plumbing, we work with those that do to deliver it through a vast network of underground pipes that are constantly being invested in and upgraded.

It’s more complicated than it sounds so we’re always exploring cutting-edge thinking, revolutionary engineering practices and world-class science to find new ways to provide sustainable sources of energy.

And while our customers may not see us very often, they can sleep soundly knowing that we’re working around the clock to keep them connected and make sure they stay safe.

For more information visit northerngasnetworks.co.uk. Alternatively, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Get in touch  

You can contact Northern Gas Networks’ press office on: 0113 322 7950 during office hours (between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays) or call the out of hours service on 0113 322 7978 at any other time.

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A statement from Great Britain’s gas networks – 27th November 2023

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Great Britain’s gas and electricity networks are at the beating heart of the UK’s energy system with the gas networks playing a vital role in delivering reliable energy, powering industry, while keeping homes and businesses safe and warm, through an underground network of around 300,000km of pipes.

As organisations at the core of the energy transition, we understand that delivering net zero means change for virtually every energy user across the country. To meet this challenge we must evolve within the changing energy landscape and, to best represent the national interests, as gas networks we need to focus our delivery activity more clearly. As part of that commitment, today we are setting out our future plan to operate outside of the existing trade association; the Energy Networks Association (ENA).

The ENA has served Great Britain’s gas networks well for several years, delivering industry-leading programmes including Gas Goes Green which has advanced the discussion about the role of biomethane and hydrogen in the decarbonisation of heat. However, the size and scale of the energy transition now requires us to move away from the status quo so that we can focus our the transformation activity to expediate the transition to net zero for our customers.

We would like to thank the ENA for its support and hard work in representing the voice of the energy networks. We look forward to continuing to work together over the next 12 months to deliver a smooth transition, while building on our collaborative work with industry partners to advance the energy transition and deliver on the UK government’s bold ambitions for a net zero future.

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Twenty Redcar-based community groups are celebrating, after scooping a share of cash grants totalling £55,000

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Redcar Hydrogen Community Charity Awards. 17.11.2023 Photograph: Stuart Boulton

Gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), who are developing a proposal to heat parts of Redcar with locally produced, low carbon hydrogen from 2025 contributed £35,000 and a further £20,000 was made available from British Gas, who are supporting the proposal.

Redcar charities and organisations were invited to bid for Redcar Hydrogen Community Fund grants of up to £5,000, to support projects making a positive change to the local community.

Representatives of the successful groups joined judges Jacob Young MP, local council leader Alec Brown, Carolos Vidalis from British Gas and Jessie Baguley from Redcar and Cleveland College in NGN’s Hydrogen Hub last week. The successful bids were:

  • The Good Life Community Project, £4,218 – supporting The Good Life Winter Wonderland allotment, for residents coping with loneliness, isolation and mental health difficulties.
  • In Harmony Food Revolution £2,154 – delivering weekly training sessions to learn how to grow food, while combatting social isolation and fresh food poverty.
  • The Shed Redcar £3,000 – training in practical skills, including use of tools for people experiencing mental health problems, physical disabilities, young people, those on probation or using drug and alcohol services.
  • Redcar Baptist Church £1,650 – providing a weekly lunch club and ‘warm space’ for isolated members of the Coatham community managing financial hardship.
  • Redcar Rugby Club £3,000 – to develop additional playing surfaces for new women and girls’ teams.
  • The Imaginarium Creative Studios £3,000 – offering weekly creative sessions, including a hot meal for every child.
  • Friends of Locke Park £1,441 – providing volunteers with gardening tools to expand and create sensory garden beds and build bug hotels to enhance the visitor experience.
  • The Junction Foundation £2,492 – supporting young carers and young adult carers by giving them an opportunity to improve their wellbeing, reduce isolation and gain peer support in a safe environment.
  • Redcar Community Grocery £3,000 – providing volunteers with the horticultural skills to grow their own food and ornamental plants.
  • Kirkleatham Together £3,000 – providing volunteers with the horticultural skills to grow their own food and ornamental plants.
  • Ladies of Steel £2,100 – ‘Christmas Cracker’ supporting children from broken homes to have a magical Christmas experience.
  • Friends of Zetland Parks £3,000 – renovating the park shelter, allowing it to be used for group exercise activities, and installing a public education weather station.
  • Teesside Athletic FC £2,346 – supporting two weekly sessions for people with low self-esteem or at risk of self-harm, plus access a professional mental health counsellor.
  • Tees Valley Women’s Centre £1,296 – providing transport to the Tees Valley Women’s Centre, which offers a warm and safe space for local women, plus learning and leisure opportunities.
  • South Gare Litter Pickers £3,000 – Storing the trolley purchased from the 2022 community fund and buying further equipment to help with litter picking.
  • Power of Women £3,000 – funding sessions, for year 5 and 6 students in conjunction with local and national businesses to expose young people to the world of work and opportunity.
  • Kirkleatham PCC £2,932 – Continuing the ‘exercise on chairs’ project to give older people an opportunity to get out of their home, stay active and socialise.
  • The Chris Cave Foundation £3,000 – Enabling young people, aged 14 – 18, to join a three-week project to highlight the risks and repercussions of violent crime and exploitation, and the opportunities for apprenticeships.
  • Whippet Up £2,562 – supporting socially isolated residents to create ‘People’s Palaces’, a large lantern structure, which will be displayed at the Nightfall Festival.
  • Redcar Development Trust £4,800 – funding extra heating to help boost attendance and increase usage of Coatham Memorial Hall during winter.

Eileen Brown, Customer Experience Director at Northern Gas Networks, said: “There was a huge amount of interest in the Redcar Hydrogen Community Fund from the many groups around Redcar who are doing incredible things to support their town and the people who live here – we saw a doubling of applications for this year’s funding.

“We’re delighted to support the successful organisations, who were able to clearly demonstrate how they are making a positive difference to the lives of local people and how the funding will boost this support further.  We are looking to support even more of the fantastic local organisations that applied through our Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide allowance funding and through volunteering activities with our colleagues at British Gas”.

Carolos Vidalis, Hydrogen Director at British Gas said: “The depth and breadth of the work local groups in Redcar are carrying out is truly impressive. Their contribution to the community is brilliant and I’m proud that we can play a part in supporting those who make such a big impact. I have no doubt these awards will help amplify the positive difference they’re making.”

Paul Hyde, Whippet Up CIC said: “Support for Whippet Up will help us develop as a Social Enterprise, the funds will help our Creative Health groups work with artists to create light structures for festivals. Our Creative Health groups support people with a range of mental health issues and long-term conditions.’

Matt Stilwell, South Gare Litter Pickers added: “The £3000 we’ve received from The Hydrogen Community Fund will enable South Gare Litter Pickers to continue our work through 2024. One of our biggest overheads is the rent on our lock up and this money will see this covered for the next year. We use the lock up to store our trailer, four trolleys, PPE and litter picking equipment. The remainder of the money is to be divided up and spent towards our next goal, which is to purchase and distribute 100 litter pickers and bag hoops within our local community to create an army of litter collectors as well as some funds going towards tools and volunteer incidental costs. We’d like to thank The Hydrogen Community Fund for supporting us yet again in our fight against litter.”

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  • To learn more about the Redcar Hydrogen Community visit the project website at
  • The Ofgem Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Awareness funding stream is a £60 million fund provided by energy regulator Ofgem for the RIIO-GD2 price control period. The fund allows gas network operators to go beyond activities funded through regulatory price control mechanisms or licence obligations. VMCA projects must meet strict eligibility criteria to qualify and have a focus on vulnerability, carbon monoxide awareness or energy efficiency.

Get in touch

You can contact Northern Gas Networks’ press office on: 0113 322 7950 during office hours (between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays) or call the out of hours service on 0113 322 7978 at any other time.

 

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

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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 Cottingham.

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.

Work began Monday 6th November on Northgate, and we are now over halfway through the project.

From Monday 27th November we will be moving onto our final two-part section, up to and under the railway lines. This final section is scheduled over the next 14 days. Once complete the water barriers will be removed, re-opening the railway crossing by late evening, Friday 8th December.

Andy Inman, Assistant Construction Manager in Network Rail’s Asset Protection team, said: “We are working closely with Northern Gas Networks while they carry out this essential work to their infrastructure.

“Due to the close proximity of their work to the railway line, the closure of the level crossing is needed to protect teams working on site and also to maintain the safety of motorists and train passengers and crew.”

Scott Kitchingman, 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 Cottingham.

“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.

ENDS

About Northern Gas Networks 

Since we started operating in 2005, we’ve been leading the way as one of the most cost-efficient of the UK’s eight gas distribution networks. We deliver great value for money to our customers, as well as a whole host of social and economic benefits to our region.

We’re recognised as a dynamic, passionate, conscious and people focused team that safely and reliably delivers gas to over 2.7 million homes and businesses across the North East, northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire.

Although we don’t source the gas, fix boilers and appliances, or get involved with plumbing, we work with those that do to deliver it through a vast network of underground pipes that are constantly being invested in and upgraded.

It’s more complicated than it sounds so we’re always exploring cutting-edge thinking, revolutionary engineering practices and world-class science to find new ways to provide sustainable sources of energy.

And while our customers may not see us very often, they can sleep soundly knowing that we’re working around the clock to keep them connected and make sure they stay safe.

For more information visit northerngasnetworks.co.uk. Alternatively, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Get in touch 

You can contact Northern Gas Networks’ press office on: 0113 322 7950 during office hours (between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays) or call the out of hours service on 0113 322 7978 at any other time.

 

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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 on Middlegate and King Street in Penrith

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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 Wednesday 3rd January and is expected to last for up to 8 weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with Westmorland and Furness 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 during the works.

Phase 1 will include road closures, these will be present along Middlegate, Brunswick Road and Corney Street from Wednesday 3rd January for 2 weeks. Westmorland and Furness Council have asked us to incorporate parking bay suspensions along Portland Place which is along the diversion route.

Phase 2 of the works will include two road closures on Devonshire Street and Market Square from Monday 22nd January for 2 weeks.

The final phase of the work commences on King Street where there will also be a road closure from Monday 5th February for 3 weeks.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times throughout the works. NGN will share any updates if this were to change.

Signs will be displayed for motorists and a full signed diversion put in place.

While the majority of the work will be carried out in the street, engineers will need to access customer properties and businesses to complete the project and ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas.

Dan Hind, 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 Penrith”.

“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 Greetland

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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 Greetland

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 is expected to last for 4 weeks and will be completed by Christmas. It has been planned in collaboration with Calderdale Council and SISK (Appointed Contractor). 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.

Two Way manned traffic lights on B6112 Stainland Road between North Dean Business Park to Elland Wood Viaduct.

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 Greetland.

“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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PIONEERING HYDROGEN PROGRAMME TO BRING LOW CARBON ENERGY BENEFITS FOR THE NORTH EAST, MIDLANDS AND BEYOND

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A pioneering hydrogen programme – encapsulating production, storage, transmission and distribution – is set to drive green jobs, skills, and competitive supply chains across the Midlands and North East.

The second phase of the East Coast Hydrogen project (ECH2) will provide the opportunity to connect up to 11GW of hydrogen production by 2030, exceeding the UK Government’s 10GW target within a single region. The hydrogen will replace natural gas – currently essential for industry and power generators – helping to preserve the industrial and commercial value of the Midlands and North East. The detailed Delivery Plan launch takes place in Westminster on Monday 13 November 2023.

 East Coast Hydrogen will play a critical role in decarbonising industry and improving energy security by:

  • Connecting up to 4 Terawatt hours (TWh) of hydrogen storage by 2030.
  • Connecting producers and storage providers to a range of customers, requiring 63 TWh/year of low-carbon hydrogen to decarbonise power generation, aviation, industrial and commercial demand.
  • Save up to 12 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year by 2037 – supporting the UK to meet its 6th carbon reduction targets.
  • Switching 44% of reliance on natural gas in the region to low carbon hydrogen.
  • Creating world-leading hydrogen hubs in Teesside, the Humber region and the East Midlands, protecting and creating around 360,000 jobs.

The East Coast region hosts concentrated industrial energy demand, significant gas storage and offshore wind power, making it an obvious location to produce low-carbon hydrogen. By providing critical hydrogen pipeline infrastructure, the Programme can enable widespread decarbonisation. Industrial and commercial businesses forecast demand for hydrogen at 156 sites in the regions covered by East Coast Hydrogen, on behalf of 53 large energy consumers.

Projects like East Coast Hydrogen can make real the Government’s national ambitions to deliver 10 GW of low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030 – with at least half of this total coming from green hydrogen produced by renewable sources. The region is home to two of the UK’s largest industrial centres, as well as the UK’s largest inland hydrogen cluster in the East Midlands, and is the location of eight shortlisted government funded hydrogen projects, making up around 30% of successful hydrogen production projects to date.

East Coast Hydrogen is set to become a significant at-scale low-carbon hydrogen centre and will provide resilient and home-grown energy where it is needed most, in particular for energy intensive industries or those generating power across Humber, the East Midlands and Teesside.

Hydrogen is expected to play a major role over the next 20-30 years in reducing the UK’s CO₂ emissions, helping the UK on its journey towards net zero by 2050.  East Coast Hydrogen will also support the growth of renewable energy generation, using it to produce and store hydrogen at times when renewable output is high, but demand is low.

This programme is a huge collaborative effort: led by Cadent, Northern Gas Networks and National Gas, the consortium brings in a broad spectrum of members across public and private sectors and responds to the UK Government’s plans for a ‘green revolution’ incorporating hydrogen as a crucial technology to effect significant change.

Sally Brewis, Head of Regional Development at Cadent, said: “We’re ecstatic to be in a position to publicly launch this delivery plan with our partners and consortium members. Our industrial and power generation customers in The Humber, South Yorkshire and the East Midlands are telling us they need hydrogen in huge quantities to decarbonise their operations – often hydrogen is their only viable option. They need a resilient pipeline network that connects them to storage and production sites and our Delivery Plan shows how that will happen. The carbon savings potential is enormous and we’ll help to ensure that our treasured manufacturing industries can stay viable in a Net Zero world, maintaining employment in the regions.”

“It is vital that projects such as this are supported and accelerated, enabling the customers who need hydrogen to make their own investment decisions for the energy transition. Cadent is proud to be a part of driving the future infrastructure that can help enable the achievement of these ambitions”.

Mark Horsley, Chief Executive of NGN said: “Our East Coast Hydrogen delivery plan is absolutely critical to maintaining and building a thriving regional economy, whilst hitting our Net-Zero target. It demonstrates how we can decarbonise industry initially in Teesside, West Yorkshire and the Humber, by bringing hydrogen to the majority of our largest users, many of which are simply unable to function without an alternative to today’s natural gas”

Jon Butterworth, Chief Executive of National Gas, said: “We have a concentration of key assets in the East Coast Hydrogen area and are excited about our role in the vanguard of a Net-Zero future, while still ensuring the continued dependability of natural gas transmission to support Britain through the energy transition. East Coast Hydrogen provides the ideal balance of driving economic growth while still maintaining energy security, securing thousands of jobs and creating thousands of new ones in the process.”

The East Coast Hydrogen programme shares expertise in energy infrastructure development, industrial policy, skills, and innovation to develop the low carbon hydrogen production and storage facilities.  Initially, thehydrogen produced is expected to be used for industrial, commercial, and power generation processes, with scope in the future for other applications and usage.

For more information, visit https://www.eastcoasthydrogen.co.uk/

Notes to Editors:

ECH2 was established by NGN, Cadent and National Gas with the objective of identifying and ultimately delivering the network infrastructure required to support the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen to industrial and power generation customers across the North East, Yorkshire, The Humber and the East Midlands, facilitating their decarbonisation strategies. . A Feasibility Study launched in November 2021 established the case for the Programme and set out the roadmap for completing further investigation and design of the infrastructure required. The Programme will provide a blueprint for deployment of low-carbon hydrogen and provide a starting point for the development of the core network that the UK needs to achieve its decarbonisation goals.

This new Delivery Plan provides an update on the progress made since the Feasibility Study. It provides a detailed overview of the emerging hydrogen economy in the East Coast region, demonstrates the strength of the hydrogen demand, and showcases the production and storage projects will complete the supply chain.  The Delivery Plan also  provides UK Government and industry visibility of the networks’ pipeline network plans and how they will be phased. This programme supports twenty different UK Government policy commitments  on hydrogen and decarbonisation and provides stakeholders with more certainty on the availability of infrastructure to help them progress business decisions.

Cadent

Cadent is the UK’s largest gas distribution network, managing a network of more than 130,000km of pipes which transport natural gas throughout the North West, West Midlands, East Midlands, South Yorkshire, East of England and North London.

Cadent is committed to delivering Net-Zero, which means finding a way to transition all consumers away from the methane in its network today and to clean alternatives like hydrogen. They are delivering this by leading the UK’s work on developing the infrastructure and evidence case necessary to realise this. In the East Coast Hydrogen Programme they are supporting the local hydrogen economy by connecting large scale hydrogen producers with industry, hospitals, airports and power generators in towns and dispersed sites.

Northern Gas Networks

NGN maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes, covering large cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford and rural areas such as North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

NGN have led research to assess the suitability of the gas network to transport hydrogen and hosted the first demonstration of 20% hydrogen blending on a public network in Winlaton, near Gateshead. NGN’s proposal for Redcar to become the first hydrogen village, with up to 2,000 homes using 100% hydrogen from 2026, is currently being considered by the Government . East Coast Hydrogen presents an opportunity to scale the experience to date into a broader deployment across East Coast region, including homes, commercial and industrial users.

National Gas

National Gas is the backbone of Britain’s energy system today and will play a leading role in the transition to a clean energy future that works for every home and business. Purpose: National Gas through Project Union aims to develop a hydrogen ‘backbone’ by connecting Industrial Clusters and strategic hydrogen production sites, with storage and demand across the UK. Objectives for East Coast Hydrogen include connection of the largest Industrial Clusters in the UK, Humber region and Teesside, to prove the case for hydrogen transportation at scale, whilst connecting these clusters with production, storage and demand points.

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Statement: Update Reports of a strong smell of gas in Billingham and Wynyard, Teesside and Middlesborough 13th November

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Paul Meadley Operations Manager NGN said: “We continue to receive a larger than usual number of calls from customers in and around the Billingham and Wynyard areas of Teesside, and more recently some calls from the TS3 and TS6 areas of Middlesbrough. The calls are to report a smell that people are concerned is natural gas.

The safety of our customers is our priority and our rapid response engineers are investigating each and every report and as of yet we have not found any evidence of an issue on the gas network that could have caused this.

We do get incidents like this from time to time. In the past, we have traced it to things like factory discharges, aviation fuel, smells from docks activity, and many other reasons.

We continue to work with the local Environmental Agency and local authorities to establish the source of the smell.

As always, if you smell gas, please 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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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 Beverley. 

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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 began Monday 16th October and is almost halfway through the seven-week duration, with Wednesday Market/Highgate/Lord Roberts Road work complete.

Our specialist reinstatement team is underway, Lord Roberts Road traffic lights will be removed on Saturday 4th November and Highgate Road closure will be removed Tuesday 7th November.

Our engineers are currently on St Johns Road, and work should be finished on Tuesday 7th November, moving onto Eastgate ad Minster Yard North.

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

Traffic lights

Traffic light will be in implemented on Eastgate from Wednesday 8th November for two weeks.

Road closures

Road closures will be implemented on Minster Yard North from Thursday 9th November for two weeks, and Flemingate on Monday 20th November for two weeks.

Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, and a signed diversion route will be in place for motorists.

During the Flemingate road closure, water filled barriers will be in place across the railway lines but will be accessible for cyclists and pedestrians.

Scott Kitchingman, 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 Beverley.

“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.”

 

 

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