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Hydrogen Event
Otto Simon Ltd • June 11, 2019
Otto Simon attended the North West Hydrogen Event on 5th June which focused on ‘Delivering the Hydrogen Economy’.
A number of pioneering hydrogen projects were showcased at ‘Delivering the Hydrogen Economy’ event, held at Heath Park, Runcorn on 5th June, each of which position the North West at the forefront of this technology.
Cadent presented the findings from their new ‘HyMotion Report’ which confirms plans to introduce hydrogen into the North West England’s gas network for both domestic heat, and also to support the growth of hydrogen as a low-carbon transport fuel. Cadent’s Chief Safety and Strategy Officer, Ed Syson, explained that with Cadent delivering the bulk volume of hydrogen needed in the North West via a pipeline network, “Hydrogen can complement electricity and advanced biofuels as an attracted option for future fuel.”
Liverpool City Region’s Metro Mayor, Steve Rotherham, welcomed the reports’ findings, as a “valuable piece of evidence in our journey towards a hydrogen economy. It shows us how we can use network-delivered hydrogen across the North West to make fuel cells technology a viable option for HGVs, trains, buses and cars, alongside other proposed technologies.” He also highlighted that, “if we are to meet our commitment to be a zero carbon city region by 2040, urgent action is needed to move to alternative fuel sources. Hydrogen will play a key role in that process, and we, with our neighbours, are well-placed to lead the way in this emerging technology.”
The event showcased on-going projects which use Hydrogen as a transport fuel; displaying various hydrogen vehicles, including the: Liverpool City Region Hydrogen Bus; Toyota Mirai; Hyundai Nexo; Renault Kangoo Van; and AA hydrogen refuelling van. A model of the Alstom ‘Breeze’ hydrogen train which is due to be converted in Widnes and used across the UK was also displayed.
With more than 200 delegates from across the industrial, academic and government sectors, the event was a fantastic showcase of the North West’s technical capability and desire to deliver the UK’s first hydrogen economy.
Otto Simon is working with Cadent and the HyDeploy consortium to deliver a blended supply of natural gas and hydrogen for domestic use at Keele University. We’re proud to be supporting this innovative project, and look forward to supporting future hydrogen driven projects in the North West.
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