Open consultation

Hydrogen Economic Regulatory Framework: developing an effective framework for pipeline networks

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 15 July 2025

Summary

We’re seeking views on the economic regulatory market framework for 100% hydrogen pipeline networks, established under the Gas Act 1986.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 9 September 2025

Consultation description

This consultation sets out proposed changes to the economic regulatory framework to best suit the needs of 100% hydrogen pipeline networks, established under the Gas Act 1986. We are seeking:

• views on our proposed approach
• any further evidence to support decisions and subsequent implementation through legislation, licences, and codes

The economic regulatory framework is an important enabler for the low carbon hydrogen economy. Low carbon hydrogen can support the decarbonisation of dispatchable power, hard-to-electrify parts of the UK industrial sector and heavy transport, such as aviation and shipping.

The consultation is open to all, but of particular relevance to:

• hydrogen producers and users
• gas transporters and shippers
• storage operators
• project developers
• trade associations
• consumer champions
• academia
• policy think tanks
• prospective investors or investment bodies

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Documents

Hydrogen economic regulatory framework: developing an effective market framework for 100% hydrogen pipeline networks

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Hydrogen economic regulatory framework: developing an effective market framework for 100% hydrogen pipeline networks (accessible webpage)

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Published 15 July 2025