Biomethane Connection Optimisation

Biomethane Connection Optimisation

Status: Live
Reference: NIA3_SGN004
Lead Network: SGN
Start Date: 01 October 2026
End Date: 01 January 2027
Budget: £80,000
Funding Mechanism: Network Innovation Allowance
Technology: Biomethane, Environmental, Gas Distribution Networks, Gas Transmission Networks, Green Gas
Strategy Theme: Net zero and the energy system transition
Collaborating Networks: Cadent, National Gas Transmission PLC, Northern Gas Networks, SGN, Wales & West Utilities
Project Partners: Blunomy and External Funding-Network Innovation Allowance (NIA).

Abstract

This project will set out how biomethane connections processes can be standardised across all GDNs and National Gas and evaluate why biomethane producers don’t operate at full injection capacity.

The project will generate new learning by quantifying the scale and causes of unrealised biomethane production, identifying the most effective interventions for increasing injection, and providing evidence on how a harmonised connection process could accelerate renewable gas deployment and improve utilisation of existing network assets.

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