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Can hydrogen also be blended with natural gas in the Dutch hydrogen network?
It is not possible to blend hydrogen with natural gas. Hynetwork is developing a dedicated hydrogen network.
Will there also be a low-pressure hydrogen pipeline in the regions?
As with the natural gas network, we make a distinction in the hydrogen network between a high-pressure network (being developed by Hynetwork) and a low-pressure network (being developed by distribution network operators such as Alliander). Hynetwork is only laying a high-pressure network. In the future, regional distribution networks can be linked to the national hydrogen network operated by Hynetwork. Currently, the legal framework of linking distribution networks to the national hydrogen network is not yet in place.
Who pays for my connection?
The costs of the connection to Hydrogen network Netherlands are paid by the applicant.
Can regional parties (such as local and provincial authorities, port authorities and network operators) have a connection set-up implemented?
Yes. Third parties (such as local and provincial authorities, port authorities and network operators) can enter into an agreement and the associated financial obligations with Hynetwork for the development and implementation of a connection set-up to support future hydrogen developments in the region. This is called a Valve Study Agreement (VSA).
Does this connection set-up involve a “split tee”?
The term “split tee” is used informally to refer to a “connection set-up”. Both terms basically mean the same thing: the minimum infrastructure needed to prevent a future need for tapping.
