Penspen, a global energy consultancy, has secured a contract with Conexus Baltic Grid to assess the potential for blending hydrogen into Latvia's natural gas pipeline network. The evaluation, led by Penspen's integrity team, will focus on determining the effects of hydrogen on the pipeline's steel properties and existing defects to ensure the safety of operations. By leveraging their expertise in hydrogen integration and pipeline safety, Penspen aims to offer recommendations to Conexus Baltic Grid on mitigating risks and optimizing infrastructure for a cleaner energy future. Ali Alani, Director of Asset Integrity at Penspen, expressed enthusiasm about the project, emphasizing the company's dedication to supporting the global energy transition and sustainable energy solutions. Conexus Baltic Grid's Project Manager, Rolands Trenko, highlighted the importance of Penspen's knowledge in pipeline analysis for adapting infrastructure to accommodate hydrogen blending. Penspen's extensive experience in supporting energy operators in adopting lower-carbon fuels and prolonging the life of existing infrastructure positions them well to assist Conexus Baltic Grid in achieving their clean energy objectives.