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Hydrogen Network Code: industry engagement
Summary
DESNZ is launching industry engagement to develop the first Hydrogen Network Code for Great Britain. They will host an introductory webinar in April 2026 to explain the engagement process, including establishing a Code Engagement Forum and smaller Code Advisory Group.
Why it matters
This signals the development of formal regulatory framework for hydrogen networks in GB, which will be essential for the future hydrogen economy and integration with existing energy infrastructure.
Key facts
- •Introductory webinar scheduled for April 2026
- •Two engagement structures: Code Engagement Forum and Code Advisory Group
- •Expression of interest process for Code Advisory Group to be launched during webinar
- •Contact email: hydrogencodedev@energysecurity.gov.uk
Areas affected
hydrogennetwork chargesgeneratorsdistributiontransmission
Related programmes
Net ZeroClean Power 2030
Publisher description
Notification that we will shortly begin industry engagement relating to the development of a new network code for hydrogen.
Full extracted text
We are notifying the market that DESNZ is launching engagements with industry relating to the development of the Hydrogen Network Code. We will host an introductory webinar session in April 2026. In the webinar we will provide detail of how DESNZ will engage with industry in the development of the first issue of the Hydrogen Network Code, including establishing: a broad Code Engagement Forum a smaller Code Advisory Group An expression of interest process relating to the Code Advisory Group will be explained and launched during the webinar. Please get in touch with the team at: hydrogencodedev@energysecurity.gov.uk to receive an invitation to the webinar session. Hydrogen Network Code - industry engagement HTML