Abstract Scope |
As the new hydrogen economy develops and scales up, new sources of supply and of demand for gaseous hydrogen will increasingly depend on mid-stream transportation. US Pipeline Safety regulations have included requirements for the transportation of hydrogen gas since their publication in 1970 and today more than 1500 miles of hydrogen gas transmission pipelines operate within the United States.
As new construction and repurposing of pipelines are considered by pipeline operators for transportation of hydrogen, investments are being made in research and development to close gaps in knowledge and ensure the safe operation of those pipelines, whatever the future demands.
This presentation will familiarize the audience with the U.S. DOT/PHMSA - Office of Pipeline Safety, the PHMSA regulated hydrogen gas infrastructure, and the R&D PHMSA is funding to help overcome technical challenges and to prepare for the future. |