PNG Regulator Proposes Hydrogen Blending in Domestic Gas Networks

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has proposed a framework allowing up to 5% hydrogen to be blended into natural gas supplied to households via domestic piped natural gas networks. This proposal restricts initial deployment to small, hydraulically defined areas supplied through a single injection point. The draft guidelines specify that the blended supply must be controlled and monitored, and the proposal is limited to domestic PNG consumers.

The proposal outlines a path for integrating hydrogen into existing gas distribution infrastructure, subject to technical and safety requirements. While the draft does not authorize commercial blending on its own, it sets the regulatory framework for introducing hydrogen into the energy supply.

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