In the UK, Penspen said it is expanding its energy transition project portfolio with the award of a hydrogen blending contract from Latvian Natural Gas Operator, Conexus Baltic Grid. Under this new contract, Penspen’s integrity team in the UK will assess the feasibility of introducing hydrogen blends into Conexus’ existing natural gas pipeline network, in alignment with industry international and national codes and regulations. Penspen will conduct studies to assess and provide recommendations to mitigate the effects of hydrogen on pipeline steel properties, as well as examine the potential interactions with existing defects, to ensure structural integrity and ongoing safe operations under blended conditions. Ali Alani, Director of Asset Integrity at Penspen, said: “We are very pleased to be awarded this project and excited to be working with Conexus Baltic Grid. The project scope aligns well with our materials engineering and pipeline analysis core strengths as well as our extensive knowledge of pipes from that age/region. This is an excellent addition to our growing H2 pipeline repurposing track record”.
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