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Ageing gas mains being replaced in Bury St Edmunds

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Ageing gas mains being replaced in Bury St Edmunds

A major scheme to replace ageing gas mains in Bury St Edmunds has got underway.

Ofgem CEO sees how Cadent is tackling fuel poverty

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Ofgem CEO sees how Cadent is tackling fuel poverty

The chief executive of Ofgem has visited a community in Dagenham to see how Cadent and AWS (Affordable Warmth Solutions) are working to ensure residents are warmer, healthier and more energy efficient.

Putting customers at the heart of RIIO2

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Putting customers at the heart of RIIO2

Continuing our series of exclusive contributions from Cadent, Richard Court - head of regulation and external affairs - tells Network why Ofgem's RIIO2 framework consultation is at a critical stage.

Cadent picks up honours at IGEM Awards

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Cadent picks up honours at IGEM Awards

Gas network operator Cadent scooped a haul of industry accolades at yesterday's (15 May) IGEM (Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers) 2018 Awards.

Cadent unveils plans for large-scale use of hydrogen

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Cadent unveils plans for large-scale use of hydrogen

Low-carbon hydrogen could power industry and heat two million homes in North West England, according to plans unveiled by Cadent.

Report explores possible roll out of BioSNG plants

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Report explores possible roll out of BioSNG plants

Cadent has published a new report which explores what market frameworks, mechanisms and incentives would be needed to roll out a network of BioSNG (bio-substitute natural gas) plants across the country.

National Grid to sell 25 per cent stake in Cadent

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National Grid to sell 25 per cent stake in Cadent

National Grid has agreed to the potential sale of its 25% stake in Cadent, its former gas distribution business, to Quadgas.

Demand for renewable biomethane almost triples

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Demand for renewable biomethane almost triples

Demand for renewable biomethane has almost tripled in a year at a compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling station backed by gas network Cadent and operated by CNG Fuels.

Cadent nominated for two ICE awards

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Cadent nominated for two ICE awards

Cadent's flagship Tunnel Under the River Thames project has been nominated for two awards in the ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) London Civil Engineering Awards 2018.

Blending hydrogen into the gas network

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Blending hydrogen into the gas network

The HyDeploy project will explore the potential of injecting zero-carbon hydrogen into the natural gas network and is backed by funding from Ofgem's Network Innovation Competition (NIC). Alec Peachey speaks to David Parkin (director of safety and network strategy at Cadent) and Mark Horsley (CEO of Northern Gas Networks) to find out more.

Ofgem to investigate Cadent’s record keeping

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Ofgem to investigate Cadent’s record keeping

Ofgem has launched an investigation into whether Cadent failed to keep records of gas pipes (risers) in some blocks of flats that are part of its network.

£1.4m project to upgrade gas pipes in Silverstone

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£1.4m project to upgrade gas pipes in Silverstone

Cadent will start work on a £1.4 million project to strengthen the gas pipes in the Silverstone area this month (April).

Network operators help NGN get the gas back on

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Network operators help NGN get the gas back on

A number of network operators joined forces with Northern Gas Networks to help get the gas back on in Sildsen.

Collaboration in action

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Collaboration in action

Cadent chief executive Chris Train talks about the importance of gas and electricity network operators working together. There's also a look at the Priority Services Register - a cross-industry initiative designed to help vulnerable customers.

The future role of gas

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The future role of gas

The future role of Cadent's gas network, the innovations they are using now and what their plans for the future are.

160-year-old gas pipe ‘retired’

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160-year-old gas pipe ‘retired’

A section of gas pipe that has been instrumental in powering Liverpool has been 'retired' after being in place for 160 years.

Trial to explore blending of hydrogen into gas network

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Trial to explore blending of hydrogen into gas network

A trial which will explore the potential blending of hydrogen into the gas network will get underway at Keele University next year.

Final phase of gas mains replacement taking place at Roman site

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Final phase of gas mains replacement taking place at Roman site

Engineers at Cadent are preparing for the last phase of gas mains replacement at an historic Roman site.

Cadent scoops EI Technology Award

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Cadent scoops EI Technology Award

Cadent, Britain's largest gas distribution network and its partners, beat off competition from other major UK energy companies to win the Technology Award at the Energy Institute (EI) Awards.

Providing energy solutions

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Providing energy solutions

Will the decarbonisation of heat and the use of low-carbon gases change the face of gas networks and infrastructure? Network explores the issues.

Winners of GDN Carbon Monoxide Charity Fund announced

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Winners of GDN Carbon Monoxide Charity Fund announced

The companies that are responsible for running the gas networks across the UK have confirmed the winners of their Carbon Monoxide (CO) Charity Fund.

Green gases could heat up to 15 million homes by 2050

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Green gases could heat up to 15 million homes by 2050

Renewable gases could provide heat for up to 15 million homes in Britain by 2050, according a new report commissioned by Cadent.

Cadent proposes ‘hydrogen cluster’ in Liverpool and Manchester

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Cadent proposes ‘hydrogen cluster’ in Liverpool and Manchester

Cadent has outlined proposals to create a "hydrogen cluster" in Manchester and Liverpool to test the use of the gas to decarbonise heat.

CNG should be ‘fuel of choice’ for freight vehicles

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CNG should be ‘fuel of choice’ for freight vehicles

Compressed natural gas (CNG) should be the "fuel of choice" for heavy goods vehicles, Cadent has said, after a study revealed a "huge drop" in emissions from lorries refilling at an innovative fuel station in Lancashire.

Ofgem accepts £54m rebate from Cadent

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Ofgem accepts £54m rebate from Cadent

Ofgem has accepted an offer from Cadent to waive £53.9 million of RIIO allowances as part of its mid-period reviews for gas and electricity transmission and gas distribution.

National Grid profits surge

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National Grid profits surge

National Grid Group has announced a substantial rise in profits in the year to the end of March.

National Grid Gas Distribution reveals new name

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National Grid Gas Distribution reveals new name

National Grid Gas Distribution is to be renamed as Cadent starting this Tuesday (2 May) following the sale of a majority stake in the business to an international consortium of investors.