Draft Determinations: East Coast and Hyline Cymru hydrogen network FEED funding applications
Summary
Ofgem Draft Determinations on Front End Engineering Design (FEED) funding applications for the East Coast hydrogen network and Hyline Cymru hydrogen pipeline projects.
Why it matters
Hydrogen transport FEED funding is the early-stage de-risking layer for the planned UK hydrogen network. Approving FEED costs the consumer in the near term and signals which projects are in the network plan. Companion to the August 2025 North West and St Fergus to Teesside hydrogen FEED consultation.
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Draft Determinations: East Coast and Hyline Cymru hydrogen network FEED funding applications | Ofgem Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. BETA This site is currently in BETA. Help us improve by giving us your feedback . Close alert: Draft Determinations: East Coast and Hyline Cymru hydrogen network FEED funding applications Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 28 March 2025 Closed date: 26 April 2025 Status: Closed (with decision) Decision: Final Determinations: East Coast and Hyline Cymru Hydrogen Network FEED re-opener applications Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn We are seeking views on our Draft Determinations for RIIO-2 reopener funding applications for hydrogen network Front End Engineering Design (FEED) applications from Cadent, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), National Gas Transmission (NGT), and West Wales Utilities (WWU). Who should respond We would like views from people with an interest in gas transmission (GT) or gas distribution (GD). We would also welcome responses from other stakeholders and the public. Background Hydrogen networks may be vital to connect producers with consumers of hydrogen and to balance misalignment in supply and demand. We consider that there is consumer value in providing some funding for the highest priority hydrogen feasibility and FEED studies. The studies will assist understanding of the costs of hydrogen infrastructure and the proposed level of repurposing that could be expected to reduce the stranding risk of existing gas network assets. This consultation seeks input from stakeholders in relation to our draft determinations for four hydrogen network FEED projects. Why your views matter We want to hear your views on our assessment of these funding applications. We encourage respondents to consider the specific questions outlined within this consultation. Your responses to this consultation will inform our decision. How to respond This consultation closes on 25 April 2025. Please send your response to allan.rankine@ofgem.gov.uk . Main document Draft Determinations: East Coast and Hyline Cymru hydrogen network FEED funding applications [PDF, 715.27KB] Subsidiary documents East Coast and Hyline Cymru: non-confidential stakeholder responses [ZIP, 4.05MB] Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close