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The future of analysis SIMULATION SHOWS SWITCH ON WITH TWO-MINUTE RAMP RATE (IN BLUE) AND EMERGENCY SWITCH OFF (PURPLE)
Hydrogen
“To reach a balanced, net zero energy
system in GB, the way we produce,
supply and consume energy will need
to change.” (Navigant Europe Ltd, 2019)
The way the gas sector can
contribute between now and the 2050
net zero emissions target is to focus on
green gas, and we have already started
to see that with the recent uptake
in biomethane. However, another
way WWU can contribute is the
introduction of hydrogen.
Hydrogen provides a huge challenge
for analysis and it is vitally important
that we are satisfied with our results
and ensure all scenarios are covered
before implementation.

Optinet project BIOMETHANE STATISTICS
The purpose of the Optinet project is
to explore different ways to optimise
the gas network’s applications such as
smart pressure control, compression
to higher pressure tiers and storage
solutions at times of low demand.
Should this project prove to be
successful then it will be used utilised
in other areas of the WWU network to
increase green gas entry.
Unregulated compressed natural
gas (CNG)
Unregulated CNG demand is a new
branch of analysis that we had not
explored before last year. Since the
demand is unregulated, the site will
be taking gas dependent on what the SCADA FLOW DATA GRAPH
network pressure is at the time. After
some consultation, it is believed that
the uptake for these types of loads is
expected to rise. We have already had
talks with the other GDNs to workshop
the analysis process.

Conclusion
Ultimately, I believe that the
processes we have put in place for
power generation and biomethane
analysis are detailed and effective to
ensure that the impact on our network
is minimised.
My team and I are always looking EXAMPLE OF YEARLY GAS PROFILE
to improve our knowledge and skills
in this area and with the constant
changing landscape in the energy
sector, it is vital that we stay on top of
our game.
This paper is an indication of the
effort and dedication shown by the
analysts in WWU. I am extremely
proud to be a part of this team and I
look forward to the future challenges in
network analysis.

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