This book investigates the role of gas networks in future low-carbon energy systems and
discusses various decarbonisation pathways providing insights for gas network operators
developers and policy makers. As more countries around the world move towards low-carbon
energy systems and increase their exploitation of renewable energy sources the use of natural
gas and the associated infrastructure is expected to undergo a substantial transformation. As
such there is a great uncertainty regarding the future role of gas networks and how they will
be operated in coming years. The topics addressed include: Fundamentals of gas network
operation The impact of variable renewable electricity generation on the operation and
expansion of gas networks The impact of decarbonising heat supplies on gas networks
Opportunities and challenges of utilising gas networks to transport alternative low-carbon
gases such as bio-methane and hydrogen
