Xoserve Decarb Discussions

A conversation about the Hydeploy project

September 28, 2023 Xoserve Episode 11
Xoserve Decarb Discussions
A conversation about the Hydeploy project
Show Notes

Hydrogen blending: Delivering safe, non-disruptive and cost-effective carbon reduction for gas customers

In this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard talks to Charles Perez-Storey, Principal Engineer at Progressive Energy about the planning and implementation of the Hydeploy project, how safety was built into every stage and why hydrogen blending could be so crucial to decarbonisation of the energy system.

Hear about customer experiences of switching from 100% natural gas to a 20% hydrogen blend and about the implications of blending for industrial and commercial gas customers.


Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, Xoserve


Guest Speaker:

  • Charles Perez-Storey, Principal Engineer at Progressive Energy


The episode will cover:

  • How the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is involved in ensuring the safety of the gas blend in our network.
  • Why hydrogen could actually be safer for domestic consumers than natural gas.
  • What’s needed next from policymakers to help the UK regain momentum as a leader in green hydrogen production.
  • Why forward planning is so important and why blending can help to accelerate the creation of a successful hydrogen economy.


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