Recommendation 18

The Government urgently needs to develop a plan for repurposing the gas network. Whether hydrogen plays a role in our future heating system or not, much of the gas network will need repurposing, presenting an enormous and costly infrastructural challenge that is only likely to become more expensive. It is concerning that the previous Government’s preparations were only at a preliminary stage. This Government should address repurposing of the gas network as a matter of priority. (Conclusion, Paragraph 117)