HyWay 27 demonstrates that it is technically possible to use the national natural gas network to realise a national hydrogen network.
Hydrogen is needed to realize the Dutch ambition for a sustainable and climate-neutral economy. In addition to sufficient production capacity for hydrogen, the development of a hydrogen economy strongly depends on the availability of a network for distribution. Gasunie has been asked to start developing this national hydrogen network. With this decision, one of the recommendations in the HyWay 27 report has been followed up.
HyWay27 shows that it is technically possible to use the national natural gas network for the realization of a national hydrogen network and that this is socially and economically desirable. However, the report also shows that more is needed to successfully make the transition, including in the areas of coordination, regulation and financing.
Conclusions in the report are that:
