Ireland’s state energy board has issued a new tender titled “Metering Instruments for Renewable Gas Injection Facilities,” published on June 12, 2024. The submission deadline for this tender is August 31, 2024. This tender is critical for advancing Ireland’s hydrogen industry by upgrading the infrastructure necessary for integrating renewable gases, including hydrogen, into the national grid.
The primary objective of this tender is to acquire metering instruments designed to measure and monitor the injection of renewable gases, such as hydrogen, into Ireland’s gas distribution network. These instruments play a vital role in ensuring the accurate tracking of gas flow rates and quality, which is essential for maintaining the stability and efficiency of the gas grid.
Key requirements for the tender include the metering instruments’ ability to handle various gas compositions, calibrate accurately over a wide range of flow rates, and integrate seamlessly with existing gas grid systems. The selected instruments must offer high precision and reliability to ensure that the data collected is accurate and consistent. This is crucial for optimizing the blending of renewable gases into the grid and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Technical specifications call for devices operating under the unique conditions of renewable gas injection, such as variable pressure and temperature ranges. The meters must also have digital interfaces for real-time data communication and remote monitoring capabilities, fostering better control and automation within the gas distribution network.
