Dominion Energy Utah Starts Hydrogen Blending

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Dominion Energy Utah (DEU) has initiated a hydrogen blending project in Delta, Utah, aimed at reducing emissions. Starting with a 5% hydrogen blend, the project will transition to green hydrogen later this year. DEU plans to prepare its distribution system for hydrogen blending by 2030, affecting around 1,800 customers in Delta and nearby towns including Oasis, Hinkley, and Deseret. This initiative is part of DEU's commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and has already reduced methane emissions by 38% since 2010. The ThermH₂^™ project reinforces DEU's focus on sustainability and clean energy solutions.

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• Initiates hydrogen blending project to reduce emissions.
• Plans to upgrade to green hydrogen later this year.
• Prepares distribution system for blending by 2030.
• Targets around 1,800 customers in Delta and surrounding areas.
• Commits to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

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• New hydrogen blending project in Delta provides a way to reduce emissions
• Plans include upgrading to green hydrogen later this year
• DEU prepares all of its distribution system to blend hydrogen by 2030.

SALT LAKE CITY, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy Utah (DEU) launched hydrogen blending in Delta, Utah as part of an ongoing project to explore the opportunities this zero-carbon emissions fuel has to offer.   

Hydrogen is a clean emerging energy source that holds enormous potential. It can be used to heat homes and buildings, power manufacturing and fuel transportation – all with few or zero emissions.  When combined with natural gas, hydrogen can be transported through existing infrastructure and used in appliances and equipment that are already utilizing natural gas. Dominion Energy is investing in hydrogen early, exploring how it can help achieve net zero emissions by 2050, while simultaneously helping decarbonize other industries like transportation, manufacturing, and power generation.   

The blending in Delta's pipelines is the next step of the ThermH₂^™ project, piloted by Dominion Energy Utah. The first phase was focused on blending hydrogen in the utility's Training Academy to confirm hydrogen research that is currently available. A 5% hydrogen blend was tested for almost a year, finding that hydrogen was safe, compatible with current residential appliances and helpful in reducing emissions from appliances using already clean-burning natural gas. 

"The commencement of this project is very exciting for Dominion Energy Utah," said Judd Cook, Vice President and General Manager of the Western Gas Distribution system. "We are always looking for ways to reduce emissions while still providing the reliable, affordable and safe service that our customers expect from us. This project provides an opportunity to do just that."       

Blending in Delta will occur over a multi-year period to reinforce the findings from the Training Academy and will help DEU achieve its goal of preparing its entire distribution system to be ready to blend by 2030. An up-to 5% blend will be introduced to the city as well as to the surrounding towns of Oasis, Hinkley and Deseret, serving about 1800 customers. The project will begin with grey hydrogen and will upgrade to green hydrogen later this year. During the course of the project, the majority of hydrogen blended will be green hydrogen made from renewable energy.

This project is just one of the many ways that the company is focused on reaching sustainability goals and reducing emissions for the benefit of our customers, air quality and the environment. Dominion Energy is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and has reduced methane emissions from its gas operations by 38% since 2010. 

Customers can find out more about hydrogen or about the specific project in Delta by vising dominionenergy.com. 

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About Dominion Energy 
About 7 million customers in 16 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to safely providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.

 

 

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FAQ

What is the hydrogen blending project by Dominion Energy?

Dominion Energy Utah launched a hydrogen blending project in Delta, Utah to explore zero-carbon emissions fuel, starting with a 5% hydrogen blend.

When will Dominion Energy upgrade to green hydrogen?

Dominion Energy plans to upgrade to green hydrogen later this year as part of their hydrogen blending project.

How many customers will be affected by the hydrogen project in Delta?

The hydrogen blending project in Delta will serve approximately 1,800 customers in the city and surrounding towns.

What are Dominion Energy's emission reduction goals?

Dominion Energy aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, having already reduced methane emissions by 38% since 2010.

What is the ThermH2 project?

The ThermH2 project is focused on blending hydrogen in Dominion Energy's distribution systems as part of their sustainability efforts.