Gasunie and system integration

In addition to electrons, we continue to derive a significant part of our energy from molecules and especially from renewable gases. Hydrogen is a good example of such a sustainable gas. We are therefore preparing for sufficient infrastructure to transport and store all these molecules.

Flexible solutions such as storage and conversion are becoming increasingly important in order to absorb the differences between supply and demand as effectively as possible. This enables us to bridge peak times and seasonal differences, for example. By choosing smart storage locations, we can better coordinate the supply and consumption of energy and limit the costs of energy transport. The gas infrastructure is then used to provide flexibility to the energy system.

We use the gas infrastructure for the transport of other forms of energy. The regional gas network is already suitable for transporting green gas. In addition, the current infrastructure can be made suitable for hydrogen with some modifications.

As the amount of sustainable energy increases, the role of natural gas will decline. In the energy system of the future, the existing gas infrastructure will continue to be important for the transport and storage of sustainable gases.