"Energy companies have injected green hydrogen into Britain's gas grid and used the low-carbon gas to generate electricity, in a landmark development for the UK's climate ambitions. For the first time in the UK, a 2% blend of green hydrogen was injected into the gas grid and blended with traditional gas to fuel the Brigg power station in North Lincolnshire which generated electricity for the power system."
"The companies believe the test's success shows the potential for hydrogen, which does not produce any carbon dioxide when burned, to cut harmful emissions from areas of the economy where other low-carbon options might not be available. Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water using electricity from renewable energy sources, with minimal emissions. It is seen as key to decarbonising energy-intensive industries although there is fierce debate over its use, with claims that heat pumps powered by electricity are much more efficient."
Energy companies injected a 2% blend of green hydrogen into Britain's gas grid and used the mixed gas to fuel Brigg power station in North Lincolnshire to generate electricity for the power system. The trial was the first real-life test on the national transmission system and followed controlled blending in decommissioned sections. Companies argue the trial shows hydrogen can cut carbon dioxide emissions when burned and help decarbonise sectors lacking other low-carbon options. Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water with renewable electricity and is promoted for energy-intensive industries, though debate continues over efficiency compared with heat pumps. Centrica and National Gas urge government support for blends up to 5%.
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