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Connecting to the Grid : A partnership approach

Connecting to the Grid : A partnership approach . Philipp Lukas Managing Director Future Biogas Ltd. Jeremy Bending Director, Network Strategy National Grid. First Commercial 3 rd Party Owned and Operated Bio-gas Project Connected.

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Connecting to the Grid : A partnership approach

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  1. Connecting to the Grid : A partnership approach Philipp Lukas Managing Director Future Biogas Ltd Jeremy Bending Director, Network Strategy National Grid

  2. First Commercial 3rd Party Owned and Operated Bio-gas Project Connected Lindholme, Doncaster – 23rd October 2013 • First Third Party Ownership Model • Procurement of Grid Entry Unit by customer • DFO ownership and operation of injection unit • Promote Connections Market – UIP pipe lay from grid to NG Injection Unit • Collaborative Lessons Learn workshop held with NG, Future Biogas and CNG Services Ltd (consultants to Future Biogas) • Initiatives taken forward to future projects

  3. Doncaster Gas-to-Grid • Key Numbers: • 350m3 Gas + 500KW Elec • 35,000t agricultural feedstock • 15 local farmers • 2 full time staff Renewable Gas for: 3,500 local homes in Winter 50,000+ homes in Summer !! Biogas Plant 28,000 tonnes of organic fertiliser

  4. Who are….. • Future Biogas • Build and operate biogas plants • Work closely with local farmers and landowners • Provide long-term, transparent, local supply opportunities • History • 2011 - 1st plant near Norwich (1.4MWelec) • 2012 - 2nd plant near Norwich (1.56MWelec) • 2013 - Doncaster (>350m3 – Gas to Grid – with NG) • 2013 - North Norfolk (2MWelec) • 2014 – Further gas plants in construction – with NG ! • Aims • Create the conditions for a vibrant AD market • Encourage best practice in supply and operations • Engage government, NGO’s and stakeholders to promote sustainable industry

  5. Technology • Biogas - Agraferm AG • Turnkey provider with 80+ plants worldwide • 4 operating plants in UK and 5+ in build • Upgrade – Air Liquide • Membrane unit • Over 100,000m3/hr installed and 10 years operating experience • Gas Chain • Elster – Grid Entry Unit • Flogas – Propane addition • NG – Remotely Operated Valve Remote Telemetry Unit • Future Utilities – UIP contractor • CNG Services – Project Management

  6. Challenges • Stages to Grid Entry • Enquiry – very fast • Detailed Analysis Study – firm indication • Connection Agreement – the deal • Network Entry Agreement – just before injection  no pre-accreditation • Problems solved • GSMR derogation allows up to 1% O2 in <37bar • Speed of connections – months not years • Plus many more…… • Other Issues • Propane injection – limited supplier choice • Blending – propane costs money! • Sustainability

  7. Sustainability • DECC Sustainability for Biomethane • GHG saving of 60% compared to EU heat – much tougher than for electricity • Fugitive methane critical for all producers – over 1% unacceptable • Biomass AD will need to audit crop production/fertiliser use/transport and conversion – with ILUC just over the horizon • DECC/Ofgem Calculator crucial tool DECC Biomass electricity target (60%) DECC biomethane target (60%)

  8. Evolution of a Developing Market • Operating Model at ABE and FBE • Technology developed through Innovation funding • Lessons Learnt incorporated in future operating models • Separate kiosk incurs additional cost and time to the project • Full procurement by NG for ROV, RTU, GEU National Grid Own & Operate 2010 – NG Own & Operate 2010 Outlet to Network Inlet NG ROV GEU Satellite RTU National Grid • Operating Model at Lindholme, Doncaster • GT owns the ROV and Telemetry Unit • DFO procure, install and own GEU • GT discharged responsibility of CV measurement to DFO 2012 – 3rd Party Own & Operate 3rd Party Own & Operate 2012 Outlet to Network Inlet NG ROV GEU Satellite RTU Customer National Grid

  9. Evolution of a Developing Market • Model at Hibaldstow (Future Biogas), Widnes (ReFoods), Chittering (Pretoria Energy) • Allows the complete BtG facility to house customer & NG Assets (RTU & ROV) in one kiosk • NG sole access to NG facilities • Reduce cost to the customer and streamlined delivery. • Reduced land requirement and any possible planning objections • Customer control of supply chain. 2010 – NG Own & Operate 3rd Party Own & Operate – Integrated Unit 2014 Propane Injection PRS CVDD Odourisation Telemetry Gas Bottle Storage 2012 – 3rd Party Own & Operate RTU Satellite Outlet to Network NG facility Customer facility

  10. Site: Oulton Street Gas Flow: 600scm/h Site: Scampton Gas Flow: 600 scm/h Site: Doncaster Gas Flow: 500scm/h Site: Hibaldstow Gas Flow: 600scm/h Site: Holkham Gas Flow: 600scm/h Site: Widnes Gas Flow: 1231scm/h Site: Minworth Gas Flow: 900scm/h Site: Sotterley Gas Flow: 1200scm/h Biomethane Sites Site: Stockport Gas Flow: 96scm/h Fairfield Bio Energy Site: Euston Estates Gas Flow: 500 scm/h Site: West Fen Farm Gas Flow: 350scm/h Site: Chittering Gas Flow: 1100scm/h Site: Adnams Brewery Gas Flow: 96 scm/h Strutt and Parker (Farms) Hetherington Properties Pretoria Energy

  11. Working in Partnership for Sustainable Future Networks • Promoting and Delivering Customer Choice & Competition • UIP lay from National Grid network to ROV • Efficient approach to time / cost • Customer procure & install – 3rd Party Own & Operate • Auxiliary Infrastructure • ROV / RTU • Commercially focussed and reduced investment risk • Design standardisation meeting industry standards • NG regulatory framework & legislative compliance • NG / Future Biogas / CNG pushing the boundaries

  12. Our Commitment • Innovative Technology Solutions • Integrated Unit • HPPE • >7bar Self Lay • Air Medium Actuators – Field Trial • Customer Choice • Ease and efficiency of connection

  13. Thank you Jeremy Bending, National Grid Philipp Lukas, Future Biogas Ltd

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