Preparing the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline for Hydrogen
Preparing the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline for Hydrogen
A feasibility study is examining the potential to introduce hydrogen into the feedstock mix of the Dampier to Bunbury natural gas pipeline.
| Main proponents:
Dampier Bunbury Pipeline, part of the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) |
Main end-use classification:
Hydrogen in gas networks |
Status:
Under development |
Estimated cost:
Feasibility study – AUD$450,000 |
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Production details:
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Location:
Western Australia, Australia |
Announced funding:
AUD$216,000 – Western Australian Government Renewable Hydrogen Fund (feasibility study) AUD$234,000 – AGIG |
Project description
The Dampier-Bunbury natural gas pipeline (DBP) is one of the largest capacity natural gas pipelines in Australia. It stretches approximately 1,600 kilometres and delivers upwards of 90 per cent of the total natural gas used in homes and businesses in Western Australia, including major centres such as Perth. The pipeline has been in operation since 1984.
The DBP is strategically located to store and transport hydrogen produced in the Pilbara, Gascoyne and mid-West regions into the commercial and industrial hubs of the greater Perth and Peel regions.
The main purpose of the feasibility study is to determine if and how the DBP can introduce hydrogen into its feedstock mix. Specifically, the study will focus on the potential to introduce hydrogen into the feedstock of the DBP mainline and laterals.
In addition to this technical assessment, AGIG will develop a roadmap to assist in the development of regulations for hydrogen blended gas within Western Australia.
The feasibility study is due for completion in mid-2021.
Milestones
January 2020: The feasibility study for this project is one of seven feasibility studies to which funds were allocated in January 2020 by the Western Australian government under its Renewable Hydrogen Fund.
Last reviewed: July 2021.