Demonstration of Hydrogen Compatibility in Gas Infrastructure

Challenge

The current value chain for hydrogen and Power-to-X faces numerous challenges and unanswered questions, which are delaying growth in this promising sector.

Experience with hydrogen in new and existing infrastructure is limited, and building the necessary knowledge will take years, especially since gaining experience often involves high-cost activities, such as testing and validating materials and components for hydrogen use.

Standards are under development, but this is a lengthy process. Based on our experience, these efforts will likely conclude that further knowledge through evaluation and testing is necessary, as desktop assessments cannot replace practical, experience-based insights. The alternative is to rely on conservative and expensive designs or to implement highly complex testing philosophies to err on the side of caution. Both approaches would consume significant time and financial resources and might ultimately prove unnecessary.

This project seeks to develop the most optimal testing and validation strategy, enabling a safer and faster green transition.

Solution

• Anticipate the testing and validation challenges faced by Danish industry and provide solutions.
• Conduct three levels of testing and validation activities as per the decision tree developed in Phase I of the project.
• Test materials, sensors, leak tightness, functionality, and risk aspects.
• Provide concrete input in the form of reliable test data to support the development of standards on a solid and safe foundation.
• Share experiences and data from the project to maintain Denmark's leading position in the Power-to-X value chain.
• Engage all parts of the value chain, including component suppliers, infrastructure owners, testing and validation actors, and regulatory authorities.

Expected Results/Impact

The work will result in a practical tool based on reliable test data that Power-to-X actors can use to specify, produce, procure, and regulate the rapidly evolving hydrogen infrastructure.

Additionally, the project will directly strengthen Denmark’s leadership in the green transition, positioning the country as a global frontrunner in this field.