Portugal Leading the Way: First Renewable Gas Injections Into Transmission Network
Key Ideas
- Winners of the renewable gas auction commit to injecting biomethane and renewable hydrogen into the Portuguese National Gas System within 36 months.
- A total of 1,990 MWh/year of biomethane and 119,280 MWh/year of renewable hydrogen were awarded in the auction, valued at 140 million euros.
- REN's H2REN Programme certifies infrastructure for hydrogen-gas blends transportation, in alignment with Portugal's decarbonisation goals and EU policies.
- The strategy includes adapting current infrastructure for renewable gases and developing dedicated hydrogen infrastructure to meet market demands.
The Directorate-General for Energy in Portugal announced the upcoming injection of renewable gases into the Portuguese National Gas System (NGS) within the next 36 months. Through a renewable gas auction, biomethane and renewable hydrogen projects were awarded, totaling 1,990 MWh/year and 119,280 MWh/year respectively. This initiative, funded by the Portuguese Environmental Fund, aims to integrate renewable gases into the gas network, contributing to decarbonisation objectives. REN has been at the forefront of this transition, implementing the H2REN Programme to certify its infrastructure for hydrogen-gas blends transportation. The certification process confirmed REN's readiness to transport up to 10% hydrogen-gas blends in the NGTN and AS Carriço, and up to 20% in the NGDN. By aligning with EU policies, Portugal emphasizes decarbonisation of gas infrastructure as a strategic goal. REN's strategy focuses on adapting existing infrastructure and developing dedicated hydrogen infrastructure to support market demands and drive the energy transition forward.
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Certification
Renewable Energy
Infrastructure
Energy Transition
Decarbonisation
Environmental Funding
European Union
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