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Unlocking Hydrogen’s Potential

With the growing emphasis on decarbonisation, hydrogen and its derivatives play a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions across industries. The urgency of the energy transition demands significant infrastructure repurposing, particularly of our pipeline networks, to reduce emissions, create jobs, and drive sustainable development.

Hydrogen demand is estimated to reach 115Mt by 2030, so operators must carefully consider end-to-end solutions that support sustainable growth. With more than 70 years of experience in energy infrastructure and a proven track record in delivering large-scale projects, Penspen supports customers with engineering, project management, and technical services at all stages of the hydrogen value chain. With CCUS central to the production of blue hydrogen, Penspen also has experience in CO2 design and repurposing, providing clients with a single consultancy for both hydrogen and CO2.

Our range of services across the hydrogen market includes:

Advisory and Consultancy
Detailed assessments, market analysis, process technology licensing evaluations, and techno-economic studies to determine the feasibility of hydrogen projects.

Engineering and Design
Pre-FEED, FEED, detailed design engineering for hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and distribution infrastructure.

Repurposing of Onshore and Offshore Pipelines, Terminal Facilities, and Associated Process Infrastructure for Green and Blue Hydrogen Production
Detailed analysis of material suitability, operating envelope, and hydrogen blend modelling.

Project Management and Owner’s Engineer Consultancy
End-to-end project management, strategy, and execution, ensuring efficient and on-time delivery.

Risk Advisory
Compliance with international safety standards and regulations, including risk assessments and safety audits, QRA, technical due diligence, and material and integrity assessment.

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Hydrogen Memberships
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Penspen are certified members of a number of internationally recognised hydrogen organisations across the energy industry and have partnerships with associations across the world. Explore hydrogen our memberships below.

Our Latest Hydrogen Work

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29-05-2025

Hydrogen Fracture Toughness Assessment for Gas Networks Ireland Transmission Pipeline System

Can natural gas pipelines be safely repurposed for hydrogen service? Penspen is helping Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) find the answer for their natural gas transmission...

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07-01-2025

Hydrogen Repurposing Assessment for Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG

Penspen further expands energy transition portfolio with hydrogen repurposing contract award from Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) in...

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18-11-2024

Hydrogen Blending Feasibility Project for Conexus Baltic Grid’s Gas Pipeline Network

Penspen expands energy transition project portfolio with the award of a hydrogen blending contract from Latvian Gas Operator, Conexus Baltic...

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15-05-2024

Prioritisation of Pipe Selection for Conversion to Hydrogen Transportation

Penspen has successfully completed a prioritisation of pipe selection for conversion to hydrogen transportation study for a energy operator in Colombia, Latin...

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Our Hydrogen Insights

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03-06-2025

Challenges and Considerations for Hydrogen Integration in Natural Gas Pipeline Networks: A Comparative Screening Methodology

The global transition to hydrogen is accelerating, and repurposing existing natural gas pipelines is a critical step towards a low-carbon future. However, ensuring the feasibility, safety, and...

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05-03-2025

Demystifying Hydrogen Fatigue Crack Growth

With the increasing momentum to adopt clean fuels coupled with the scrutinised investment horizons of maintaining ageing gas pipelines, there are well-established and mutually beneficial...

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26-02-2025

Energy – the final frontier?: Our People – Tristan

The transition from a career developing structures for use in space to solving the challenges of implementing hydrogen infrastructure may not seem straightforward, but for Penspen’s Head of...

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25-02-2025

What Are the Key Integrity Considerations When Repurposing Pipelines for Hydrogen?

With the European Hydrogen Backbone targeting 52,000 km of hydrogen pipelines by 2040 - 60% of which will be repurposed from existing infrastructure - ensuring the integrity of these pipelines will...

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Energy Transition Training Courses

Repurposing Pipelines for Hydrogen

A course for anyone working on conceiving, planning, designing, constructing, and commissioning assets repurposed for hydrogen, held at 150 Holborn, London or at our Aberdeen office.

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CO2 Capture & Transmission

A comprehensive course covering everything you need to know for your carbon capture (CCUS) project, held at 150 Holborn, London or at our Aberdeen office.

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