Event Summary
When hydrogen blending in natural gas emerged as a key component of the evolving energy landscape, many utilities and operators focused R&D efforts on understanding pipeline system infrastructure and operational impacts. Customer end-use impacts are often considered “compatible up to 20% blends” in a single, broad stroke, but is this truly the case?
To answer the question, a deeper dive into the research, testing, and real-world experience of blending into various end-use equipment is required. This session provides a practical overview of current and emerging H2NG blending applications, connecting industry research, real-world pilots, and operational considerations. It focuses on what is known today, where hydrogen is already being used, and what must be considered as organizations move toward broader implementation.
Participants will be able to evaluate how hydrogen blending may impact their systems, customers, and operations. They will leave with a clearer understanding of end-use considerations, equipment implications, and the steps needed to prepare for hydrogen integration within existing natural gas infrastructure.
Who Should Attend
- Engineers and technical professionals in natural gas operations
- Operations and system planning teams
- Strategy and innovation leaders exploring hydrogen integration
- Regulatory, compliance, and safety professionals
- Anyone seeking to understand the practical implications of hydrogen blending
What You Will Gain
- A foundational understanding of hydrogen-natural gas (H2NG) blending and its role in the energy transition
- Insight into where H2NG blends are currently being delivered and consumed
- Awareness of research and testing related to end-use appliances and equipment
- Understanding of key considerations when transitioning from natural gas to blended systems
- Knowledge of current industry gaps and ongoing efforts to address them
- Increased confidence in evaluating hydrogen opportunities within your organization
1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) upon completion
Meet the Instructor
Kevin Woo
Principal Engineer, Hydrogen & Renewables–Entrust Solutions Group
Mr. Woo has been in the natural gas industry for over 17 years, with expertise and experience in hydrogen and hydrogen blending, gas utility regulatory filings, laboratory and emissions testing of gas appliances, gas distribution engineering, and pipeline integrity management. Mr. Woo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from the Universityof California Los Angeles.
