"Our ambition is to develop the asset to enable the transportation of hydrogen blended with natural gas and we are currently assessing the technical feasibility of this. A roadmap has been outlined to prepare for medium- to long-term transport."
This was stated by Luca Schieppati, Managing Director of TAP AG, in an interview with Report.
Luca Schieppati said: "In 2021, an initial hydrogen readiness study confirmed TAP's potential in this area. Following this, TAP has conducted material tests in an international laboratory and tests related to the suitability of our above the ground installations required for hydrogen transport. Results of those tests are currently under thorough assessment. The investment in the facilities upgrade and hydrogen percentage to be transported will likely be developed incrementally over time to match the hydrogen market demands and in line with the related market regulations. We are constantly in coordination with all our shareholders to gauge hydrogen and other "green-gases" developments and intend to act in accordance with upcoming industry trends, constantly being guided by increasing the asset value and return on our shareholders' investments. TAP fully recognises its role in supporting Europe's energy transition, alongside its contribution to energy security, and is progressing along a structured decarbonisation pathway for its own operations".
