Snam he got a financing of over 7 million of euros by Arera (Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and the Environment) for four experimental projects. This recognition is part of a regulator initiative aimed at promote the development of pilot projects for the innovative use of existing gas infrastructures.
The financing of 7,3 million euros represents approximately un quarter of the total contributions awarded from Arera to 21 projects from 12 different companies. This contribution, subsequently increased by Arera after in-depth assessments, recognizes the Tso's commitment to fighting climate change and achieving decarbonisation objectives. This commitment aims to guarantee the country's energy security.
Snam's 4 projects
I four innovative projects of Snam, admitted to the Arera premium tariff mechanism, concern the use of IoT sensors to prevent network losses, development of systems and technologies for the production and transport of green hydrogen, as well as the recovery of electricity from otherwise wasted gas . The areas covered range from the management of gas leaks to the sustainable production of hydrogen and the recovery of energy from otherwise wasted resources.
In detail the four projects are:
- Methane detector: the project involves the installation of an IoT sensor at the Snam Rete Gas compressor stations. This device allows the real-time identification and quantification of natural gas leaks, providing continuous monitoring of the Snam infrastructure. The presence of the sensor eliminates the need for on-site inspections, optimizing the control of potential gas leaks.
- P2H Contursi: involves the creation of a plant for the production of hydrogen from renewable sources (P2H) with subsequent injection of the hydrogen produced into the network. The maximum percentage of hydrogen inserted into the network is 10% of the volume of the molecules transported.
- Taranto turboexpander: the installation of a turbo-expander is planned with the aim of producing electricity. This system aims to recover energy from the pressure drop of natural gas in a decompression cabin.
- H2 separation membrane: The project involves the installation and testing of a palladium membrane. This membrane is designed to separate hydrogen from a mixture of natural gas and hydrogen.
