Learnings

Outcomes

The project has identified the use hydrogen, rDME or a blend of these fuels with LPG as a feasible solution to replace the current fossil LPG supply.

The blending options or the provision of bio LPG provide the minimal impact on the existing facilities, consents and downstream users.  However, the perceived environmental benefits and the reduction in localised hydrocarbon emissions is greater for those options that convert the village to a 100% hydrogen supply.  

Whilst the study has compared the implications of a wide range of options it has not been able to identify a single preferred solution. It is suggested that future project objectives need to consider what is a feasible outcome for the study and ensure that the ultimate corporate objective can be achieved. 

Lessons Learnt

The study has concluded that various items of follow on works need to be undertaken before any single option can be selected to undergo trial works.  The follow-on works identified in the report relate to the transitional implications and legislative issues that need to be addressed.  It also recommends technical areas that should be investigated further to ensure the selected solution provides an acceptable route to the long term corporate objective of Net Zero.

The addition of Synergi analysis in future projects is a necessity, using the correct fuel parameters to be able to compare and contrast how the network could improve for each fuel to be efficient.

Adding a stage gate in between phase one and phase two was the correct decision, as it allowed to the project to ‘fail fast’ and all partners were aware that this option was available and agreed it was best to close the project early.