Dominion Energy Utah (DEU) launched H₂ blending in Delta, Utah as part of an ongoing project to explore the opportunities this zero-carbon emissions fuel has to offer.

H₂ is a clean emerging energy source that holds enormous potential. It can be used to heat homes and buildings, power manufacturing and fuel transportation – all with few or zero emissions. When combined with natural gas, H₂ can be transported through existing infrastructure and used in appliances and equipment that are already utilizing natural gas. Dominion Energy is investing in H₂ early, exploring how it can help achieve net zero emissions by 2050, while simultaneously helping decarbonize other industries like transportation, manufacturing and power generation.

The blending in Delta's pipelines is the next step of the ThermH₂ project, piloted by Dominion Energy Utah. The first phase was focused on blending H₂ in the utility's Training Academy to confirm H₂ research that is currently available. A 5% H₂ blend was tested for almost a year, finding that H₂ was safe, compatible with current residential appliances and helpful in reducing emissions from appliances using already clean-burning natural gas.

"The commencement of this project is very exciting for Dominion Energy Utah," said Judd Cook, Vice President and General Manager of the Western Gas Distribution system. "We are always looking for ways to reduce emissions while still providing the reliable, affordable and safe service that our customers expect from us. This project provides an opportunity to do just that."      

Blending in Delta will occur over a multi-year period to reinforce the findings from the Training Academy and will help DEU achieve its goal of preparing its entire distribution system to be ready to blend by 2030. An up-to 5% blend will be introduced to the city as well as to the surrounding towns of Oasis, Hinkley and Deseret, serving about 1800 customers. The project will begin with gray H₂ and will upgrade to green H₂ later this year. During the project, the majority of H₂ blended will be green H₂ made from renewable energy.